California mom stabbed to death by husband in front of kids

Key Points:

• Thomas John Iovenitti, 40, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Alisha Iovenitti, following an October 23 stabbing incident at their Concord, California home, leaving their three children aged 9 and 10 without either parent.
• The fatal attack occurred just months after a restraining order was filed against Iovenitti and after a previous May incident involving allegations of assault and domestic violence, for which he was charged but released on a low bail.
• The three children are now being cared for by relatives and close friends, with a GoFundMe fundraiser organized to raise $100,000 to support their housing, counseling, education, and daily needs; nearly $70,000 had been raised as of late October.
• Prosecutors have charged Iovenitti with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, corporal injury to a spouse, dissuading a witness, violating a court order, and child endangerment; he is being held without bail and faces up to 29 years to life in prison if convicted.
• The fundraiser emphasizes preserving the children's stability and interests, highlighting their involvement in sports and arts, while noting that the parents’ savings have been depleted and all donations will be managed by a trustee for the children’s benefit.