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Man arrested for Pembroke murder after allegedly kidnapping his daughter, stabbed 2 others before kidnapping

Father accused of abducting his daughter is now facing a first-degree murder charge

A man who triggered an amber alert early Wednesday morning last week after allegedly abducting his 9-year-old daughter has been apprehended and now faces murder charges.

The Pembroke Police Department reported that on Tuesday, officers responded to a call at a residence on Cornith Road, where they discovered two victims inside the home, both suffering from knife wounds.

The victims were identified as 46-year-old Desiree Strickland and her 18-year-old daughter, Mikayla Strickland. Despite efforts to save her, Mikayla succumbed to her injuries, while Desiree was airlifted to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.

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Desiree Strickland was allegedly stabbed by Claude Leslie Werrell III
Desiree Strickland was allegedly stabbed by Claude Leslie Werrell III
Mikayla Strickland was allegedly fatally stabbed by Claude Leslie Werrell III
Mikayla Strickland was allegedly fatally stabbed by Claude Leslie Werrell III

Father abducted 9-year-old daughter after stabbing two women

As the investigation continued, authorities learned that 9-year-old Mekiya Werrell Strickland also resided in the home. An amber alert was issued for her around 3 a.m. Wednesday but was later canceled.

Claude Leslie Werrell III is in custody after police reported that he kidnapped his 9-year-old daughter, Mekiya Strickland, following an incident in which he allegedly stabbed two other individuals.
Claude Leslie Werrell III is in custody after police reported that he kidnapped his 9-year-old daughter, Mekiya Strickland, following an incident in which he allegedly stabbed two other individuals.

Police believed Mekiya was with her father, Claude Leslie Werrell III, from Pembroke. Fortunately, she was later found safe with her aunt and uncle. Meanwhile, Werrell III has been charged with First Degree Murder and Assault with a Deadly Weapon with intent to kill, causing serious bodily injury.

Claude is currently behind bars without bail.

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