Second victim identified in deadly double stabbing in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Coroner's Office has released the name of the second victim in a double stabbing that happened in northwest Colorado Springs.
The victim has been identified as 79-year-old Duane Lykins of Colorado Springs. Mr. Lykins was the husband of Deborah Parker-Lykins and the stepfather of the suspect, Cody Parker.
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The incident occurred on Sept. 22, at 7:20 p.m. when officers responded to the 1200 block of Dancing Horse Dr. At the scene, CSPD says officers found two adults in need of immediate medical attention for life-threatening injuries.
After being taken to the hospital, Deborah Parker-Lykins succumbed to her injuries. Duane Lykins was given medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries on Monday.
31-year-old Cody Parker was arrested at the scene for murder.
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