
WALDORF, Md. – On September 7 at 11:57 p.m. officers responded to the 5000 block of Vane Court in Waldorf for the report of a male who had been assaulted.
Upon arrival, the victim, John Carl Lachenmayer, 71, was found inside his home with numerous injuries. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased the following day. Detectives identified the suspect as the victimโs son, Justin Michael Lachenmayer, 38, who resided in the same home. Lachenmayer was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, assault, and other related charges.
He is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center. Detective Johnson is investigating.
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The question ,,, What occurred prior to this , that lead up to his death being the resulting decision to be the answer ?
Which one was the significant influencer in creating a situation of stress so great, that this in the perpetrators mind, was the only solution ?
This type of incident can only leave me saddened about the destruction left behind for the living to contend with , for the rest of their lives …
Seek help If your mind dives into thoughts of destruction, harm and murder …
something about an argument over a credit card. family filled with sorrow that is for sure! parents probably did not discipline their sons because each ended up in a hole.
Basement dweller.
Good points “De popo Knows”. We don’t know the facts and probably never will.
BTW; That’s a man?
Not surprising that the narrative is changed in this situation to โwhat led to thisโ as if thereโs some sort of rational explanation. Roles reversed thereโs no empathy, sympathy, or rationalization.
Isn’t that Corey Feldman???
It’s his cousin…Gorey…