John Cassar was ordered to report to police over a domestic violence complaint filed by his estranged wife. The summons came only hours before he allegedly killed his mother and attempted to kill his father in Mqabba, Malta. Times of Malta reported that police had directed him to appear over the family dispute. The alleged attack targeted two members of his immediate family. He was subsequently charged with murder and attempted murder on Saturday. The report also says he faced fresh charges connected with the case, though the excerpt does not set out those additional allegations. No plea or court ruling on the allegations is described.