Stepson charged with murder over stepmum’s alleged fatal stabbing

A woman has died in hospital after allegedly being stabbed multiple times in the back in Sydney’s south overnight. Her stepson, a 16-year-old boy, has been charged with murder.

A woman has died after being stabbed in the back multiple times. Picture: Bill Hearne

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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder over the alleged fatal stabbing of his stepmother at a home in Sydney’s south overnight.

The woman, 42, was found with multiple stab wounds to her back at a home on the Kingsway at Woolooware around 1.30am on Wednesday.

The woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her stepson.

A crime scene has been established at a home on the Kingsway, Woolooware. Picture: Bill Hearne

She was treated by paramedics outside her home before being taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition – but died a short time later.

The teenager, who is believed to be the woman’s stepson, was arrested at the scene and taken to Sutherland Police Station.

A neighbour, who lives next door but did not wish to be identified, said he had always thought the local high school student was “a good kid”.

Acting Superintendent Steven Worthington stressed the investigation was in its infancy.

“All incidents involving people that end up with fatal injuries are upsetting for the community and the police – we are trying to establish all the circumstances and supply that to the coroner.”