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Psychosis Leads to Son's Assault on Father, Charges Filed

3/30/2026

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Cohen Miles-Rath faced a violent incident with his father tied to psychosis, leading to a knife struggle and second-degree assault charges.
The event reflects a broader U.S. pattern of about 300 children killing a parent each year, often involving young men with severe mental illness.
When unable to function in society, such individuals may turn against their primary support system—parents—due to paranoid delusions.

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Story summary

Cohen Miles-Rath faced a violent incident with his father tied to psychosis, leading to a knife struggle and second-degree assault charges.
The event reflects a broader U.S. pattern of about 300 children killing a parent each year, often involving young men with severe mental illness.
When unable to function in society, such individuals may turn against their primary support system—parents—due to paranoid delusions.