Steven Pratt Released From Prison ‘Kills His Mother’

Authorities say a convicted murderer beat his mother to death during an argument, just two days after he was freed from prison.

Police were called to an Atlantic City residence early on Sunday morning. Upon arrival, police found the resident, Gwendolyn Pratt, 64, dead of apparent head injuries. The victim’s son, Steven Pratt, 46, of the same address, was found at the scene and detained by police.

County Prosecutor Jim McClain authorized the charge of murder against Pratt. Pratt was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility in lieu of $1 million cash bail.

Pratt had been released from New Jersey State Prison on Friday, Oct. 10, after completing a 30-year prison sentence for a 1984 murder.

Agencies/Canadajournal

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