Person of interest in custody after woman, 24, found stabbed to death in NJ: prosecutor

The Murphy Place home in West New York.
The Murphy Place home in West New York. Photo credit Google Street View

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 24-year-old woman was found stabbed to death inside a New Jersey home early Tuesday, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced.

The victim was found stabbed on Murphy Place in West New York just before 6 a.m. She was pronounced dead nearly 30 minutes later.

A person of interest is in custody at Hackensack University Medical Center.

Though it wasn't immediately clear what sparked the stabbing, Suarez said the matter is being investigated as an act of domestic violence.

Investigations by the prosecutor's office and the West New York Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345.

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