Woman Died Of Stabbing Wounds Inflicted By Her Son, Authorities Declares: A tragic incident in Ewing has resulted in the death of 61-year-old Maggie McNeil, who succumbed to her injuries two days after allegedly being stabbed by her son, Theodore N. McNeil. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed her death on the evening of May 23, 2024. The stabbing occurred on May 21, around 5 p.m. Authorities responded to a distressing report of two people “covered in blood” at the intersection of Pennington Road and Central Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals inside a nearby house.
It was later revealed that those in the house had sought help by running across Pennington Road to the township’s EMS station, where EMTs were the first to respond to the scene. Maggie McNeil was found in critical condition and immediately transported to a local hospital, where she remained until her death. Her son, 36-year-old Theodore McNeil, was detained at the scene and initially charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related weapon possession offenses.
Following his mother’s death, Theodore McNeil remains in custody at the Mercer County jail. The charges against him, initially for attempted murder, may be upgraded pending further investigation and an upcoming Superior Court appearance. Theodore McNeil’s troubled history includes a recent release from the state prison system in October 2023 after serving a five-year mandatory minimum sentence for two counts of assaulting a healthcare employee in Mercer County.
Maggie McNeil’s family revealed to The Trentonian newspaper that the stabbing followed a day in which she was trying to get her son help for mental health issues. The incident underscores the urgent need for effective mental health support and intervention. As of Tuesday, lawyer information for Theodore McNeil was unavailable. The community mourns the loss of Maggie McNeil and awaits justice as the investigation continues. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, resources are available to provide support and assistance. It is crucial to seek help before situations escalate to such tragic outcomes.
