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Son Charged with Murder After Mother's Stabbing Death

2/26/2026

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Curtis Trent Jr. is charged with second-degree murder for stabbing his mother, Kathleen Harrison Trent.
Suffolk County police said her body was found in Manorville on February 11 after she was reported missing.
Court documents indicate Kathleen Harrison Trent was stabbed multiple times between January 27 and January 29.
Kathleen Harrison Trent worked as a security guard at Riverhead Raceway.
A GoFundMe page for her memorial raised $8,700.

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Story summary

Curtis Trent Jr. is charged with second-degree murder for stabbing his mother, Kathleen Harrison Trent.
Suffolk County police said her body was found in Manorville on February 11 after she was reported missing.
Court documents indicate Kathleen Harrison Trent was stabbed multiple times between January 27 and January 29.
Kathleen Harrison Trent worked as a security guard at Riverhead Raceway.
A GoFundMe page for her memorial raised $8,700.