Samuel Prince, a 19-year-old from Mobile, Alabama, faces a murder charge for fatally stabbing his father, 67-year-old Mark Prince, in the front yard of their Victor Road home on Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026.​
Incident Details
Mobile Police responded around 2 p.m. to find Mark Prince dead from multiple stab wounds; the killing is deemed premeditated, though no motive is public. Samuel remained at the scene after calling his mother home from work—she then dialed 911. Neighbors described a chaotic police response and recalled Mark fondly, noting Samuel’s recent withdrawal since around age 12.​
Prosecutors say the stabbing occurred in front of Samuel’s grandmother; a red truck at the home drew investigators’ attention.
Court Status
Arrested on-site, Samuel appeared Friday before a judge who set $750,000 bond (25% cash, with electronic monitoring if posted), despite DA’s $1M request. Next court date: January 28, 2026. Under Alabama law (Code § 13A-6-2), murder carries 10-99 years or life; family dynamics may factor into defenses like mental health claims.​
