Thanksgiving Tragedy

Published on November 27, 2004 By iamheather In Current Events

Another thing to be thankful for: At least your Thanksgiving didn't involve stabbings!

Dispute over turkey blamed for stabbings
By Associated Press
Friday, November 26, 2004

WORCESTER, Mass. - A man was charged with stabbing two relatives who allegedly criticized his table manners during Thanksgiving dinner.

Police said the fight broke out when Gonzalo Ocasio, Jr., 18, and his father, Gonzalo Ocasio, 49, reprimanded an uncle for picking at the turkey with his fingers, instead of slicing off pieces with a knife, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported Friday.

The uncle, Frank Palacious, 24, of Worcester, allegedly responded by stabbing them with a carving knife.

The father and son were being treated for stab wounds at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

A nursing supervisor said Friday she had no information on the younger Ocasio's condition. Police said he suffered stab wounds to the chest, back and right side. His father was treated for a stab wound in his arm.

Palacious is charged with two counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to murder, Detective Sgt. Thomas R. Radula said.
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Comments

Danny Bassette

on Nov 27, 2004

Oh yes, this is something I am very thankful for. In fact, it even made my list of things I am thankful for. The uncle clearly did not have good table manners...

NJforever

on Nov 27, 2004

Yeah This article makes me incredibly thankful. I mean, I dont know what I would do if I had an Uncle with bad table manners

Texas Wahine

on Nov 27, 2004

Crazy freaking people. Ahhh, but it does put my own Thanksgiving into perspective!

iamheather

on Nov 27, 2004

Crazy freaking people. Ahhh, but it does put my own Thanksgiving into perspective!

I think it puts all of our Thanksgivnigs into perspective.

The uncle clearly did not have good table manners...

I dont know what I would do if I had an Uncle with bad table manners

Me either! I might have stabbed him first, as punishment.

InBloom

on Nov 27, 2004

wow...i think some of my relatives ate like pigs yesterday...but....everyone was enjoying the food and having a nice time...so I didn't complain lol

iamheather

on Nov 27, 2004

wow...i think some of my relatives ate like pigs yesterday...but....everyone was enjoying the food and having a nice time...so I didn't complain lol

Evidently, the danger only arises when you tell said relatives about their piggish ways. Good for you for avoiding a tragedy!

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