DIX HILLS, FL – A chilling scene unfolded in a Central Islip courtroom as Diana Bekatoros, 51, faced charges for the brutal murder of her 84-year-old mother, Josephine Bekatoros. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Eve in the family’s Long Island home.
According to police, Bekatoros allegedly stabbed her mother multiple times before fleeing the scene. Her father, Dennis Bekatoros, made the horrifying discovery of his wife’s lifeless body and immediately called emergency services. Despite the swift response of authorities, Josephine Bekatoros succumbed to her injuries.
Bekatoros was apprehended a short time later and charged with second-degree murder. During her arraignment, a judge expressed shock at her demeanor, noting her inappropriate smiling. As a result, a psychiatric evaluation was ordered.
The disturbing details of the case have sent shockwaves through the community. Bekatoros’s bizarre behavior continued after her arrest, as she made unsettling statements to police, including claims of not having a mother and questioning the reality of the situation.
