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A Missouri man is behind bars after authorities say he allegedly beat his mother to death with a gardening tool after demanding his inheritance.

Derrick Alling, 39, is facing first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.

Christian County deputies were called to the home of Carolyn Alling, 65, at around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, after her husband, who is Derrick Alling’s stepfather, requested a welfare check because she was not answering her phone, FOX 8 reported.

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When deputies arrived at the Ozark home, they were met by Derrick Alling and began asking him questions about hi

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