Laurel Man Charged in Fatal Killing of His Mother at Home

Prince George’s County Police say the Homicide Unit has charged 22-year-old Fredy Grijalva-Hernandez of Laurel with first-degree murder and related offenses in the death of his mother, 44-year-old Maria Hernandez-Gonzalez. Officers responded to a welfare check on December 27, 2025, at approximately 11:50 p.m. in the 8100 block of Gorman Avenue in the county’s unincorporated Laurel area and located the victim suffering from trauma. Despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead at the residence.

Patrol officers who were at the scene located and placed Grijalva-Hernandez in custody without incident. Prince George’s County police said the preliminary investigation indicates the suspect murdered his mother during a dispute. Grijalva-Hernandez remains in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status as the Homicide Unit continues its work.

The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward. Residents with tips can contact a Homicide Unit detective at 301-516-2512. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers online at pgcrimesolvers.com, via the P3 Tips mobile app, searchable in the Apple Store or Google Play, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). When providing information, reference case number 25-0071591.

This homicide is a stark reminder of the local impact of domestic violence and family conflict. Neighborhoods in Laurel and throughout Prince George’s County may feel heightened concern as investigators work to establish motive and sequence. Welfare checks remain a critical tool for police to discover individuals in danger and to intervene in time-sensitive situations; residents who are worried about a neighbor, relative, or friend are urged to call 911.

Community response and cooperation with investigators can be decisive in such cases. The county’s Crime Solvers program allows anonymous reporting and can help detectives pursue leads. For immediate threats or emergencies, call 911. As the case moves through the criminal justice system, prosecutors will determine formal charges and next steps based on evidence developed by the Homicide Unit.