Suspect arrested after stabbing his pregnant spouse to loss of life in entrance of their different kids, cops say | EUROtoday

Just days earlier than Christmas, a Florida man allegedly stabbed his pregnant spouse to loss of life of their dwelling whereas their kids have been current.

Deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office have been dispatched to an residence in Oakland Park at about 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday following a home disturbance report, based on a information launch.

Once inside the house, emergency responders discovered a lady affected by stab wounds. She was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The suspect — recognized as 37-year-old Mario Alejandro Ramirez — was discovered inside the house with what gave the impression to be self-inflicted wounds.

Deputies engaged in a battle with Ramirez whereas making an attempt to use stress to his accidents. They ultimately arrested him and transported him to a hospital for therapy. He’s been charged with one rely of second diploma homicide.

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Investigators confirmed to Local 10 News that the lady was anticipating and that she lived within the residence with the couple’s three kids. She additionally had a restraining order towards Ramirez on the time of her loss of life.

The outlet obtained 911 calls that have been made regarding the incident, considered one of which was positioned by Ramirez. In the decision, he instructed dispatchers {that a} “domestic dispute” had taken place whereas their kids have been at dwelling.

Neighbors additionally reported overhearing loud noises emanating from the residence within the lead-up to the stabbing.

“It sounded like furniture hitting and there was a lot of screaming,” one neighbor instructed Local 10 News.

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Neighbors additionally relayed their expertise to CBS News, telling the outlet that they woke as much as the aftermath of the assault.

“I look and there’s a body on the floor, I saw the body,” one girl, who mentioned she is aware of the household, instructed the outlet. “They opened the door, and when I walked back to go home, I saw a body laying on the floor,” one other neighbor mentioned.

Photos of the crime scene depict blood sprayed on a window, based on Local News 10. And a blue tarp was used to cowl up the lady’s physique.

Ramirez was put underneath an immigration maintain with out bond after his preliminary courtroom look on Friday. His immigration standing will not be clear. He was additionally ordered to bear psychological well being and medical evaluations.

The motive for the assault is unclear, based on investigators.