Father Killed in Attack with Baseball Bat, Son Charged: Police

A Lanham man has been arrested and charged with murdering his father Saturday night, after police say he confessed to the crime at the scene.

Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Prince George's County police were called to a home in the 8000 block of Greenfield Drive for a report of an assault.

Officers arrived and found 64-year-old Kenneth Williams suffering from trauma to his body. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Officers arrested Williams' son, 42-year-old Montey Anthony, and charged him with his father's homicide.

"Preliminary investigation reveals Anthony assaulted his father during an argument, causing the fatal injuries," police said in a statement. "The suspect used a baseball bat in the attack. He has admitted his involvement in the homicide."

Anthony is charged with first and second degree murder, and assault charges.

Police asked that anyone with information about this homicide call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).