The murder victim suffered severe injuries, including 11 stab wounds, Fox 8 reported, citing an autopsy report from the North Carolina state medical examiner.

Lauren Ashley Fullerton, 38, was indicted on first-degree murder charges Friday for the May 30 deaths of Todd Allen Arnold, 59, and their cat, news outlets reported. report. (Related: Video shows brutal stabbing of Christian preacher sparks massive riots)

“Mr Arnold's body will be examined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the exact nature and cause of his injuries.” Guilford County Sheriff's Office Said In a press release.

Wounds on the murder victim revealed that at least two different types of blades were used, one of which was serrated, Fox 8 reported. reportThe victim suffered 11 stab wounds, 29 cuts and at least five blunt force wounds to the head, the medical examiner's office said, citing the coroner.

Arnold was found with a broken knife blade lodged in his back, the outlet reported, adding that the coroner claimed a frying pan had been used to beat him.

Fullerton confessed to investigators that he stabbed Arnold and killed a cat inside the home, Fox 8 reported. Fullerton also alleged that Arnold tried to force him into performing sex acts, the outlet reported.

Investigators believe the bodies were left for several days around the home where Fullerton allegedly killed the victims and continued to be there afterward, Fox 8 reported.

Fullerton was convicted of a felony cocaine offense in 2008 and has five DUI convictions, Fox 8 reported. Fullerton's latest drug-related charge is in April 2024, according to Fox 8. Fullerton is being held without bail.