Caretaker fatally stabbed inside Oxford home; man arrested

Davey Allen faces one count of first-degree murder in the death of Susie Ann Hester. 

Authorities discovered Hester's body at about 3 a.m. Saturday while conducting a wellness check at the home, requested by Allen. Oxford police said Hester, 60, was a live-in caretaker for Hattie Mitchell, 91. 

"She was a loving person who would give her last to help anyone," said Robbin Hobbs, Hester's sister. "She is one of 11. I just miss her." 

Mitchell, who was also in the home at the time of the stabbing, was not injured. Police believe Mitchell may have dementia. 

Allen, of 921 Goshen St., was in the Granville County jail Saturday afternoon under no bond.

"We've had certainly homicides in the past where the suspect actually came and turned themselves in. It's not uncommon," said Oxford Police Detective, Patricia Ford.

In 1993, Allen was convicted of manslaughter and served six years in prison. He has also been convicted of several counts of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery with a deadly weapon. 

This is the city's first homicide in two years. 

Family members said a funeral for Hester will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cornerstone Christian Community Church, 3237 Knotts Grove Road, in Oxford.