A domestic dispute in Florida turned deadly early Friday morning, leaving a woman dead and her alleged attacker deceased after a car crash.
Seminole County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing in Chuluota that occurred at a home on Hibbard Trail.
Around 1:00 AM, deputies responded to a 911 call and found 40-year-old Kristin Stevens dead from multiple stab wounds.
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A male victim of the stabbing, who had fled to a neighbor’s house to call for help, was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, identified as 42-year-old James Christopher Lindsey, had previously been in a relationship with Stevens. He allegedly broke into the home and attacked both victims before fleeing the scene.
Hours later, Lindsey was found dead after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in Orange County. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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“This is a heartbreaking and traumatic incident that will have a lasting impact on families and a community,” said Sheriff Dennis Lemma. “I am proud of our deputies’ quick response to the scene and our detectives who have been working around the clock to put these cases together. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Our team will continue to work diligently to uncover the full details surrounding this case.”
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