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Son Arrested for Mother's Murder Amid Mental Health Crisis

2/28/2026

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Antony Ton Le, 30, was arrested for murdering his mother, Thuy Nu Thu Ton, on February 24 in Washington state.
Police allege he choked her and stomped on her neck after an argument about school and finances.
Le reportedly admitted to feeling rage toward his mother, worsened by discontinuing his medications for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Thuy died at the scene despite first responders' attempts to save her.
Le is held in King County Jail with a $2 million bond, awaiting his first court appearance.

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Antony Ton Le, 30, was arrested for murdering his mother, Thuy Nu Thu Ton, on February 24 in Washington state.
Police allege he choked her and stomped on her neck after an argument about school and finances.
Le reportedly admitted to feeling rage toward his mother, worsened by discontinuing his medications for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Thuy died at the scene despite first responders' attempts to save her.
Le is held in King County Jail with a $2 million bond, awaiting his first court appearance.