Woman sentenced for stabbing mother

Seleste Bomberry convicted of killing mother last year

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:25pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up of a bloodied kitchen knife, the harsh flash lighting creating a stark, gritty aesthetic that conceptually represents the violence of this crime.A recent spate of domestic violence incidents in Niagara Falls exposes the need for greater mental health resources and support systems to prevent such tragedies.Niagara Falls Today

Seleste J. Bomberry, a 30-year-old Niagara Falls resident, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of her 48-year-old mother, Gennie Blackwell, inside their apartment on March 23, 2025.

Why it matters

Violent crimes within families are always tragic, raising questions about mental health, domestic abuse, and the ability of the justice system to address these complex issues.

The details

Bomberry was convicted of stabbing and killing her mother, Gennie Blackwell, inside their Niagara Falls apartment last year. She has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the first-degree manslaughter conviction.

  • Bomberry killed her mother on March 23, 2025 inside their apartment.
  • Bomberry was sentenced this morning, on March 30, 2026.

The players

Seleste J. Bomberry

A 30-year-old Niagara Falls resident who was convicted of killing her mother.

Gennie Blackwell

Bomberry's 48-year-old mother who was fatally stabbed by her daughter.

Judge Caroline Wojtaszek

The county court judge who imposed the 20-year sentence on Bomberry.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“'This morning's sentencing brings this tragic case to it's conclusion.'”

— Seaman

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater mental health resources and support systems to prevent domestic violence tragedies within families.