SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An endangered child alert was issued for a 4-year-old son after his 12-year-old brother was found dead inside a home in Shelbyville.
Police say that Esteban Sylvester, 12, was found dead inside a home on Barksdale Lane late Monday night by his father when he got home.
Rafael and Patricia Sylvester were found later Tuesday morning.
Shelbyville Police Department held a press conference Tuesday afternoon on the early investigations into the case.
According to Deputy Chief Brian Crews, Patricia Sylvester admitted to the intentional killing of Esteban. Sylvester also admitted to the attempted murder of the 4-year-old Rafael Sylvester.
Officials believe that the homicide took place earlier in the day on Monday. Patricia fled Bedford County following the incident and visited Coffee County.
Officials are investigating several areas as more information is discovered. Police say that there was no prior call history to the residence prior to this incident.
Esteban was a rising 7th grader at Harris Middle School.
Police report that Rafael has been taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Patricia Sylvester will be taken to Bedford County Jail.
Investigations are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
NewsChannel 5 will update this story as more information is available.
