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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Collin Griffith acquitted in mom’s killing — 2 years after he was accused of shooting dad
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Collin Griffith acquitted in mom’s killing — 2 years after he was accused of shooting dad

Last updated: February 6, 2025 9:15 am
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A tragic incident unfolded in a Florida home when a teenager, Collin Griffith, was acquitted of murdering his mother, Catherine Griffith, after arguing that it was an act of self-defense. This shocking event occurred nearly two years after Collin was accused of shooting and killing his father.

The incident took place at his grandmother’s home in Polk County, where Catherine was fatally stabbed in the neck in September. Collin claimed to the police that his mother had lunged at him with a knife and accidentally fell on it. However, a medical examiner’s report contradicted his statement, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges of murder and kidnapping.

During the trial, Collin’s defense team argued that he had acted in self-defense while he and his mother were engaged in a physical altercation. They also emphasized that there was no evidence suggesting that Catherine, 39, had been forcibly brought to her mother’s house against her will.

Witnesses testified that prior to the stabbing, Collin and his mother were seen arguing outside the residence. Witnesses reported seeing Collin dragging his mother inside while she pleaded to be let go. Collin’s grandmother, Susan Detman, who was not present during the incident, testified that her daughter had a history of violence and unpredictable behavior towards her son, including pointing a gun at him on one occasion.

Collin’s attorney, Amy Thornhill, suggested during the trial that Catherine may have intentionally provoked her son into a violent confrontation, possibly as a form of “suicide by son.” Thornhill argued that Collin had been trying to distance himself from his mother by staying at his grandmother’s house at the time of the incident.

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After a tense trial, Collin was ultimately acquitted of both first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. The verdict brought relief to Collin and his family members present in the courtroom, including his aunt and grandmother.

This was not the first tragedy to strike Collin’s family, as he had previously shot and killed his father, Charles Robert Griffith, in their Oklahoma home in 2023. Collin claimed self-defense in that incident as well, leading to the charges being dropped by the Attorney General due to insufficient evidence disputing his claim.

Despite the acquittal in the case of Catherine’s death, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd expressed his belief that Collin was responsible for both his mother and father’s deaths. The investigation into his father’s murder in Oklahoma is still ongoing, as detectives continue to gather evidence and witness testimonies to uncover the truth behind these tragic events.

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