Witness Details Former Fox News Anchor’s Alleged Stabbing of Her Mother

A quiet Wichita neighborhood turned into a crime scene on Halloween morning after a bloodied woman begged strangers for help. What followed was a chilling discovery involving a former Fox News anchor and her elderly mother.

A quiet Wichita, Kansas neighborhood awoke to unspeakable horror on the morning of Halloween — a day already laced with eerie superstition — when an elderly woman was found drenched in blood, stabbed to death in her bed, and her daughter was arrested for her alleged role in the killing.

The woman, Anita Avers, 80, wasn't just any victim — she was the mother of a former Fox News anchor and respected local therapist. Her 47-year-old daughter, Angelynn Mock, now sits behind bars, charged with first-degree murder in what police describe as a brutal, intimate attack that shattered the calm of Crowley Street.

Alyssa Castro, a neighbor who lives just across the street, says she and her boyfriend are still haunted by what they saw. Before 8 a.m., they were approached by a woman whose hands and clothes were soaked in blood.

"There was a woman who approached our vehicle with like blood, like her hands were filled, her body was filled with blood, asking to call 911," Castro recounted, her voice still trembling from the memory.

In a bizarre and frantic moment, the woman then snatched Castro's boyfriend's phone and ran back into her home. Police would later retrieve and return the phone — but not before a disturbing call had been made.

Sedgwick County dispatchers relayed a chilling message to first responders: the woman who called 911 claimed she had stabbed her own mother in self-defense. "[The] calling party stabbed the mother to save herself," they stated.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Mock outside the home, her hands visibly cut. But it was what they discovered inside that shocked even seasoned officers — the lifeless body of Avers, lying in bed with multiple stab wounds.

She was rushed to the hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries.

Still reeling from the nightmare, Castro shared how she tried to offer help in those crucial moments. "I asked her if she was okay, and she was pretty shooken [sic] up and she seemed scared, and she just ran off," she said.

The trauma of witnessing such chaos has left a mark, but Castro remains proud she was able to act quickly. "I'm just glad we were able to help you know what I mean," she said. "Like, we never know what anyone is going through. This happened randomly, but as long as we were able to get 911 and see what we can do, that's all I really care about."

The community is still trying to make sense of how a woman with such a public past could be caught in such grisly circumstances. Avers was not only a devoted mother but also a licensed marriage and family therapist working with Wichita Counseling Professionals, according to her husband. Her sudden, violent death has left those who knew her in complete disbelief.

As previously reported, Angelynn "Angie" Elizabeth Mock has been taken into custody by the Sedgwick County Police Department (SCPD). According to an official media release from the SCPD, officers were dispatched to a "reported cutting" at a residence on Crowley Street near Victoria Street at approximately 7:52 a.m.

Upon arrival, they encountered Mock standing outside the home. Her mother and the victim, Avers, was rushed to a nearby hospital before being pronounced dead shortly thereafter at 8:26 a.m.

A photo of Angelynn "Angie" Elizabeth Mock shared by Sedgwick County. | Source: Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office's Inmate Search Database

The nature of her injuries indicated a violent and sustained assault, though investigators have yet to release further specifics regarding the weapon or events leading up to the attack. Mock was immediately detained and later booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.

She currently faces a charge of first-degree murder under Kansas statute 21-5402.a.1.b and is being held on a $1 million professional surety bond. As of this writing, Mock, who is five feet eight inches, remains in custody at the county's main jail facility.

As the investigation continues, detectives are searching for answers as they question what could have sparked such deadly violence between mother and daughter. While the SCPD has not officially released a motive, early reports have pointed to a possible claim of self-defense.

According to dispatch audio obtained by local outlet KAKE, additional accounts suggest that after the stabbing, Mock emerged from the residence and approached a neighbor to call for help.

During the call with the police, Mock allegedly repeated the claim that she acted in self-defense. Despite these statements, law enforcement officials have not confirmed whether Mock's remarks were officially recorded or if they play a definitive role in the ongoing investigation.

The circumstances leading up to the stabbing — including what may have prompted a violent confrontation between mother and daughter — remain unclear. Additionally, investigators have not indicated whether there was a history of domestic conflict between Mock and her late mother.

The unfolding tragedy has cast a stark and unsettling contrast to Mock's professional persona — one that has been built over more than a decade. Once a familiar face on American morning television, Mock's broadcasting career began in the early 2000s and included prominent roles across multiple states and networks.

She served as a morning anchor for KOKH FOX 25 in Oklahoma City from 2007 to 2011, where she helped launch and co-anchor a two-hour morning newscast that eventually expanded to five hours.

Her work reportedly earned her recognition, including a Heartland Emmy for a promotional piece. In 2011, she joined KTVI FOX 2 in St. Louis as a morning anchor and fill-in evening reporter, conducting interviews and delivering news coverage for one of the region's top-rated broadcasts until early 2015.

Before these high-profile roles, Mock worked as a sports anchor, co-host, and reporter for several regional outlets, including KECI-TV in Montana, KLKN-TV in Nebraska, and KAAL-TV in Minnesota.

Her experience spans live reporting, newsroom coordination, and community-facing media work — a career she described on LinkedIn as one built in high-pressure environments with an emphasis on professionalism and relationship-building.

After stepping away from television, Mock transitioned into the private sector, bringing her communications expertise to the field of software sales. She currently lists her role as a data management consultant for Imaging Office Systems, where she has worked since 2019.

Her profile highlights her ability to bridge complex business solutions with clear communication, citing a track record in sales strategy and client relations.

Outside of her professional life, Mock had also been actively involved in volunteer efforts, serving as an emcee for the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign and participating in Alzheimer's awareness initiatives.

Now at the center of a criminal investigation, the once-celebrated journalist and consultant finds herself under public scrutiny as investigators continue to piece together what led to the fatal encounter on Halloween morning.

At this time, we wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to Avers' family, friends, community, loved ones, and all who knew and loved her as they mourn such a significant loss. We hope for their healing in the midst of their grief. RIP, dear Avers.