Two Sioux City women, Jessica Bino and Angela Bino, have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of their family member, Suzzette Occhibone.
According to court documents, the three women lived together at an apartment complex in Sioux City. On Thursday night, Jessica Bino and Occhibone got into an argument.
Angela Bino joined in the argument, and the two women began hitting Occhibone with their fists.
Jessica Bino then went into the kitchen, got a knife, and stabbed Occhibone multiple times.
Occhibone was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jessica Bino and Angela Bino were arrested and charged with murder.
Court documents show at about 11:54 a.m. someone witnessed Jessica Bino dragging Occhibone to a car in the apartment complex’s parking lot. That car was later identified as Occhibone’s vehicle. Authorities said they believe Jessica Bino was trying to put Occhibone into the vehicle’s trunk.
Police were called to the scene and discovered Occhibone in the parking lot. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Jessica Bino and Angela Bino were found inside their apartment and arrested. Police also reportedly found evidence of the stabbing inside the apartment.
As of Friday morning, no court dates have been set for the two women. Both are being held in the Woodbury County Jail on $500,000 bonds.