A 69-year-old man named Edward Brown was allegedly stabbed to death by his son, Sage Arias-Brown, 33, in Mastic, Suffolk County, on September 7. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, the incident came to light after a neighbor heard a loud bang around 12:30 a.m. and called the police. During the attack, Edward made a 911 call in which he was heard screaming, "I'm being murdered. What are you doing to me, Sage?" When authorities arrived, they found Edward inside the apartment unresponsive and "covered in blood." Despite efforts by police and emergency medical staff to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Sage Arias-Brown was arrested about half a mile away from the crime scene. He has since been charged with second-degree murder and is being held without bail. If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence ranging from 25 years to life in prison. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 21. Edward Brown was described in his obituary as a "seeker, a philosopher, and a lifelong learner, a deeply spiritual man with a gentle and restless soul." He is survived by two other sons, Jonah and Jesse, his brother Matthew, his sister-in-law, a nephew, a niece, a great-niece, and two great-nephews. The incident has drawn attention from the local community, with many expressing shock and sadness over the violent loss of a man described as thoughtful and spiritually driven. The case is expected to be closely followed as it proceeds through the legal system.