> At a Glance
> – Ashley Siebenaller, 32, was arrested Jan. 3 for fatally stabbing her uncle Tony Graham, 64, on Dec. 26.
> – The pair shared a living-room bedroom in Fort Worth; roommates heard them arguing before the stabbing.
> – Siebenaller initially denied the attack, then claimed Graham stabbed her first, but officers found no mouth injuries.
> – Why it matters: A family dispute over a routine chore turned deadly, highlighting how quickly domestic tension can escalate.
A Fort Worth, Texas, woman is behind bars after police say she fatally stabbed her uncle when he told her to start cooking dinner.
The Night of the Killing
On Dec. 26, Siebenaller and Graham were arguing inside the living room they shared with two roommates. One roommate told detectives she went to shower; when she returned, she found Graham bleeding on the floor and Siebenaller sitting silently on the couch, a bloody knife nearby.
Key details from the arrest affidavit:
- Single stab wound to Graham’s chest
- Knife moved from floor to table by roommate
- Officers pronounced Graham dead at the scene
Confession and Delayed Arrest
When first questioned, Siebenaller wrote answers on paper, leading officers to believe she was non-verbal. During a Dec. 30 interview she admitted stabbing Graham, saying he “pissed her off” and had told her to start cooking. She alleged Graham stabbed her in the mouth first, but investigators documented no injuries consistent with her claim.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec. 26 | Graham stabbed; police respond |
| Dec. 30 | Siebenaller confesses but is not arrested |
| Jan. 2 | Roommate reports Siebenaller outside bedroom with knife |
| Jan. 3 | Arrest warrant issued; Siebenaller taken into custody |
She remains in Tarrant County Jail without bond on one count of murder.
Key Takeaways
- A domestic chore request triggered a fatal confrontation
- Police waited a week after the confession to seek an arrest warrant
- Siebenaller’s story changed between initial questioning and follow-up interview
- The case underscores risks in shared, high-stress living situations
With no bond set, Siebenaller awaits her next court appearance as prosecutors prepare the murder case.
