LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — New details have emerged in the homicide investigation of a Maumelle mother and her son.
Maumelle police said Scott Strauss was arrested Nov. 7 in connection with the homicide investigation of his stepson, Michael Page.
According to an affidavit, Strauss told police that he found Page lying on the kitchen floor. He said he performed CPR and then went to his sister’s house to call 911 and report that Page may have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound the previous night. Strauss told police no one else had been in the house.
Police submitted a request to search the residence once it was determined that “the suspected firearm involved in the incident had been moved and the crime scene had been altered, due to someone attempting to clean up a pool of blood located in the kitchen.”
Additionally, authorities also found during the investigation that Strauss showered and changed clothes in an attempt to cover up the crime scene.
A blue bath towel was left next to Page’s body, along with bloody paper towels that appeared to have been used in an attempt to clean up blood.
Police also reported that chairs had been knocked over, the kitchen table was at an odd angle, and live ammunition was scattered next to the open gun safe, leading them to believe a physical confrontation took place. Strauss admitted to fighting with Page the previous night.
There is also reported evidence of “blood underneath his [Strauss’] fingernails, inside his right ear, and on his shoes.”
Strauss’ arrest has led the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office to reopen its investigation into the death of Bridget StraussMichael Page’s mother, whose death was ruled a suicide in September.
New details have emerged in the homicide investigation of a Maumelle mother and her son. (Photo Roller Funeral Homes)
“In light of recent events in Maumelle, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has decided to take another look at a previous case within our jurisdiction,” the agency said. “The matter is currently under review and remains under investigation. We will share additional information when available.”
Scott Strauss is charged with first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Source: katv.com
