Son Pleads Guilty to Killing Mother | San Diego News

A 56-year-old son, Travis Bodle, sentenced to 15 years to life for murdering his 77-year-old mother Vicki—whose death followed a brutal axe attack in their Jamul home—sheds light on the chilling intersection of mental illness, family tragedy, and justice. With Vicki suffering from Parkinson’s and needing care, Travis, diagnosed with schizophrenia, allegedly attacked her on January 19th. Found by a caregiver and rushed to hospital, she died the next day. The DA emphasized the profound pain of familial violence and called this sentence both accountability and closure for those who loved her. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ca028b5c1694fb1