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Police arrest man walking street in stabbing death of local woman

Othón P. Blanco, Q.R. — Police have made an arrest in the murder of a woman in the town of Calderitas. According to authorities, the man picked the woman up from her place of work from where he drove her to a house and stabbed her to death.

The murder happened on September 28 when, according to police, Francisco Alberto “N”, arrived at a hotel where his girlfriend worked. He then drove her to a property where she was found dead after being stabbed numerous times.

“The events for which police are investigating the accused occurred on the night of September 28 of this year, when he went to pick up the victim, who was his partner, as she was leaving work at a hotel located in the town of Calderitas.

“He then took her to a property, where he allegedly took her life. According to expert reports, the victim died as a result of stab wounds to the chest, abdomen, and arms,” they reported.

Police reported on Monday that Francisco Alberto “N” was captured on an outstanding warrant while walking down Adolfo López Mateos Avenue in the city of Chetumal. He is facing charges of femicide.