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Suspect accused of fatally stabbing her father, a Virginia Beach-based dentist, withdraws bond hearing

Norah Horwitz, 36, appears in court on second degree murder and stabbing charges.
Horwitz, 36, appears in court on second degree murder and stabbing charges.
Posted at 10:09 AM, Jun 06, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-14 14:20:39-04

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The woman accused of fatally stabbing her father, Virginia Beach-based dentist Dr. Abbey Horwitz, has withdrawn her bond hearing.

Norah Horwitz, 36, was taken into custody on Saturday, June 3, after police found 68-year-old Dr. Horwitz suffering from multiple stab wounds at a home in the Birdneck Point neighborhood of Virginia Beach. Police say he was pronounced dead by first responders shortly after they arrived.

Virginia Beach dentist stabbed to death by his child, suspect appears in court

She’s been charged with second-degree murder and stabbing in the commission of a felony.

She appeared in court the following Monday, where she was assigned a public defender. However, her bond hearing, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been withdrawn as they figure out legal counsel.

It is unclear when Horwitz’s next court appearance will be.

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