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A woman, Esperanza Bautista Valencia, has been arrested in Phoenix after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death during a domestic dispute. She reportedly phoned the police herself, and authorities arrived to find a man, aged in his mid-50s, who had been stabbed multiple times. Valencia has been charged with homicide, and the victim’s identity has yet to be released as his family has not been notified.
Woman Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend in Maryvale
A woman has been apprehended after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death in Maryvale, Phoenix, south of Thomas Road on Sunday afternoon.
Esperanza Bautista Valencia, 52, called 911 just after noon, confessing to the stabbing. Arriving officers discovered a deceased man in his mid-50s in the driveway, the victim having sustained multiple stab wounds.
Investigators report a domestic altercation prior to the incident, though the nature of the dispute has not been disclosed. Valencia is currently in custody, booked on charges of homicide.
The victim’s identification is being withheld pending family notification. Information about the case continues to unfold, and any updates will be provided as they become available.
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