Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) – A 69-year-old Mobile resident, Kenneth Reeves, is facing murder charges after a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on July 27, 2025. The victim, 33-year-old Crystal Varden, succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital last week. According to police reports, officers responded to a reported assault in the 600 block of Petit Avenue around 9:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Varden suffering from stab wounds. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The investigation revealed that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Reeves and Varden, which escalated into a physical confrontation. Reeves was taken into custody and transported to Metro Jail. Case Details Victim: Crystal Varden, 33 Suspect: Kenneth Reeves, 69 Charges: Murder Incident Location: 600 block of Petit Avenue, Mobile, AL Date: July 27, 2025 Share this:Tweet Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Like this:Like Loading... Related Post navigation BREAKING: Double Tragedy in Mobile Area Water and Sewer Contractors Incident in Mobile Mobile’s Election Day Looms Amidst Deep Divisions Over Black Political Future