A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly calling 911 and saying he killed his mother after a domestic dispute, officials said.
Sebastian Van Stockum, 20, of New Canaan, has been charged with murder and is being held on a $2 million bond, according to police.
On Friday around 10:36 p.m., New Canaan police were dispatched to the area of South Avenue and Gerdes Road for a report of a man yelling from the woods. While officers were responding, New Canaan police dispatch received a 911 call from a man at a Gerdes Road residence who said that he killed his mother.
Officers said they immediately developed probable cause and identified the suspect as Van Stockum.
Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until next of kin are notified.
Police are calling this an isolated incident and said there is no danger to public safety. No further information has been released.
The incident remains under investigation and Connecticut State Police are assisting, officials said.
Stephen Underwood can be reached at sunderwood@courant.com
https://www.courant.com/2025/10/25/police-ct-man-called-911-to-say-he-killed-his-mother/

