Update - Father Alleged Stabbed to Death by Son

MASSENA – Court documents filed show 38-year-old Robert Isaac Carr allegedly used a knife to kill his father, Robert W. Carr, in Massena Tuesday. Police were called to the scene at 6:46 a.m. on Tuesday.

Police said the body of the 66-year-old victim was found lying in the front yard of 9 Tracy Street in the village Tuesday morning. The home has been owned by Robert and Marilyn Carr since 1996, according to property records.

According to the court documents, after Robert Isaac Carr allegedly used a knife to kill his father, he destroyed blood evidence to conceal the crime.

Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena confirmed they are handling the funeral arrangements for Robert W. Carr.

Robert Isaac Carr is being held without bail in the St. Lawrence County Jail.

Robert Isaac Carr is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and tampering with evidence.