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Vacaville Mother Allegedly Stabbed To Death By Son Identified As 59-Year-Old Germaine Riley

VACAVILLE (CBS13) – Authorities have released the name of the woman allegedly stabbed to death by her own son in Vacaville on Thursday.

The incident happened at a home on Rio Grande Drive.

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Officers say 21-year-old Shane William Riley stabbed his own mother several times, killing her.

Friday, the woman was identified as 59-year-old Germaine Riley.

Vacaville police say officers responded to the home before for reported arguments and a physical fight.

Shane William Riley has been booked into Solano County Jail and is facing a charge of first degree murder. He is being held without bail.

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