Knaus Berry Farm reopens, resumes serving famous cinnamon rolls 8 months after owner's death
MIAMI -- Knaus Berry Farm on Tuesday resumed its seasonal operations and was greeted by a long line of customers who showed up to snap up the site's famous, warm cinnamon rolls that draw customers from throughout South Florida.
The reopening occurred eight months after the death of Rachel Knaus Grafe, one of the owners of the farm who was beaten to death last February, allegedly by her son Travis Grafe.
According to the farm's website, doors were scheduled to open at 8 a.m.
Dozens of customers were standing in line to be among the first to purchase the sweet treats from the Homestead farm, located at 15980 SW 248th Street.
One woman told CBS News Miami that she had been waiting since Monday afternoon in order to get in early.
"They're delicious," she said. "Worth the wait since 12 o'clock yesterday afternoon."
In previous years, dozens of customers have assembled in the predawn darkness to get inside the shop and purchase the sticky, sweet rolls.
Knaus Berry Farm, which has been owned by the family since 1956, is also known for its milkshakes, smoothies, pies and strawberries.
The farm generated headlines of a different sort following the Feb. 17 attack on Grafe.
During the late night incident, investigators said at the time that the 66-year-old woman was beaten in her home along with her husband. Both were hospitalized but the woman died after being listed in critical condition for several days.
According to investigators, Travis Grafe was in the home and attacked the couple with a flashlight after demanding money.
Grafe remains in custody after prosecutors filed several charges against him in connection with the incident.
