February 21, 2022 / 7:30 AM The suspect also confronted another male subject that was also at the location and an assault with a knife occurred. They have released little information about that case, including the identity of the victim. He also faces a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in commission of a felony. suspect in the killings. When police arrived, they found Weller's wife, Joan Burke, 61, lying in the bedroom. In the 911 call, when a dispatcher asked if anyone else was home, the stepson "paused for several seconds and then said his mother Joan Burke was there," per the outlet. Green said Weller appeared to be dead. The sheriff departments Homicide unit was investigating the incident. The victim was a 17-year-old boy from Palm Springs and died Tuesday, February 9. According to the sheriffs department, the attacks on both victims happened at separate times. PALM DESERT (CNS) A man and woman were stabbed to death in a parking According to a Palm Springs police report, Ricardo Green, 41, called 911 on the evening of Feb. 11 to say that he came home from work and found his stepfather, Melvin Weller, 62, lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Follow him on Twitter at @albaniburgiop and via email at [email protected]. The year's first suspected homicide occurred on Jan. 11 when 32-year-old Christopher Mills was found dead outside the new Raising Cane's restaurant on Ramon Road. Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic pose from 'The Seven-Year Itch' from outside art museum because it is a 'sexist eyesore' and 'blocks traffic' They said the numerous injuries to his body, coupled with the blood stains cast or otherwise spread on the walls, ceiling, counters and cabinets, made it obvious a violent struggle had occurred. The statement did not state the condition of the woman, who was not identified. There were 109 confirmed homicides in the county during 2021. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. The Palm Springs Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Homicide Investigation underway in the 1700 block of E. Arenas Rd. On Feb. 25, a 45-year-old man named Jermaine Hamilton was found dead in a car with a gunshot wound on Rosa Parks Road in Desert Highland Gateway Estates after crashing into a light pole. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, Melvin Weller, 62, was found dead with "multiple stab wounds and lacerations" in the kitchen of his home by his stepson on Feb. 11, CNN reported Sunday. Burke was arrested and is currently being held without bond at the Palm Beach County Jail for first-degree murder, according to online records. PALM BEACH (CBSMiami/CNN) -- A Palm Springs woman accused of stabbing her husband 140 times has been charged with first The caller said he had arrived home from work and discovered the body of his stepfather, Melvin Weller, 62, lying on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood. They then found Romero and arrested him about 1:17 a.m. in Whitewater. Police are trying to determine what led to the stabbing. Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867. Vanessa Etienne is an Emerging Content Writer-Reporter for PEOPLE. A Florida woman accused of stabbing her husband more than 140 times has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. A 40-year-old Palm Springs man is facing charges of attempted murder and making terrorist threats after he was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a neighbor Breaking News Palm Springs police were called about the stabbing just before 10 p.m. Officers arrived and found a woman with stab wounds who died at the scene. The release did not stay where within the facility the stabbing took place. Sgt. The stabbing was reported at about 4:15 a.m. in the 300 block of South Palm Canyon Drive, near West Baristo Road, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. A Florida woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing her husband over 140 times. The victims and the suspect all knew each other, Sergeant Swan shared. Palm Springs police were called out to the 300 She was reportedly conscious and alert, but remained silent. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: PBSO seeks attacker after man, 47, dies in stabbing near Palm Springs park, Man, 47, facing first-degree murder charges after 2 found shot to death at Greenacres home, PBSO seeks attacker after man, 47, dies in stabbing near Palm Springs park, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. Video: 2 people fatally stabbed near a Palm Desert hotel (The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)) Riverside County sheriff's Morning Forecast A Palm Beach County judge ordered that Burke be held without bond Sunday. Now, Sergeant Swan says the suspect faces two counts of murder. Police gave the location of the incident as 1700 Arenas Road but did not provide additional information. The Riverside County District Attorney's Office on Thursday charged Toscano with one felony count of murder and three felony counts of willful child cruelty. Police said Weller, who appeared to be deceased, had multiple stab wounds and lacerations on his body. A 64-year-old man was charged with killing a woman in Palm Springs earlier this week. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 0:51 PALM SPRINGS A physically disabled Palm Springs man was killed earlier this month when his wife stabbed him upwards of 140 times, police said Sunday. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. South Palm Canyon Drive was closed for several hours while investigators worked the scene, but was reopened as of 11 a.m. At the couple's home, authorities reportedly found cleaning tools near the victim's body, blood smeared on the walls, as well as knives and a meat cleaver in the sink. A 46-year-old man accused of beating and stabbing his girlfriend during a domestic dispute at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon was charged today with attempted murder and other offenses. An autopsy later revealed that Weller was stabbed over 140 times, and also sustained a skull fracture following a blow to the head with a meat cleaver. Detectives are continuing to look for the person of interest, Benjamin Olsen, 31 of Desert Hot Springs. Investigators also found a mop, a broom and other cleaning tools next to the body. An 18-year-old was arrested in Collier County for stabbing a boy at Palm Springs Park earlier this month. The sheriff's office did not identify the man, whose death it is investigating as a homicide. An autopsy revealed the victim suffered more than 140 stab wounds all over his body. When officers arrived, they found Weller in a large pool of blood that covered more than half the kitchen floor, according to the report. Deadly Stabbing At Palm Desert Hotel Leaves 2 Dead. The stabbing occurred at 6:55 a.m. Friday in the parking lot of the SpringHill Suites Hotel, at 72-322 Highway 111. According to an arrest affidavit, Burke had lacerations on the palms of both hands. responded to the 72300 block of State Highway 111 to a report of a stabbing, WebPalm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic pose from 'The Seven-Year Itch' from outside art museum because it is a 'sexist eyesore' WebA 64-year-old man was charged with killing a woman in Palm Springs earlier this week. Burke was taken to JFK Hospital to be evaluated. Springhill Suites by Marriott Palm Desert, 72322 Highway 111. (2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. WebPALM SPRINGS, CA A Palm Springs man who stabbed his neighbor with a knife and then fled the scene Wednesday morning was caught at a local minimart, the Palm South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. WebPolice say Joan Burke stabbed her husband more than 140 times, killing him. The woman died at the scene, according to the Palm Springs Police Department, who did not specify how Toscano was identified as the main suspect. The repeated stabbings result in blood getting on the knife handle and onto the stabber's hands, causing the stabber's grip to slip and lacerate their skin with the blade. On Friday, police identified the woman as Ernestina Oropeza, 48. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. Sergeant Swan says she couldnt release any more details about those additional charges. Deputies from Riverside Countys Palm Desert Sheriffs station Kenny Wu is scheduled to be arraigned as early as Wednesday at the Indio Larson Justice Center. 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Investigators said it is common for the offender to have lacerations to the palm of one or both hands when he or she stabs another person. Sgt. An autopsy revealed the victim suffered more than 140 stab wounds all over his body. Palm Springs police were called about the stabbing just before 10 p.m. Officers arrived and found a woman with stab wounds who died at the scene. The suspect fled the scene and has not been arrested or identified, police said. She was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Mills said that there is not believed to be any danger to anyone else in the community relating to the incident. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Severe Weather A Palm Springs woman is being held without bond after deputies say she fatally stabbed her husband more than 140 times. Deputies had him transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he survived his injuries.. Investigators found cleaning tools on the floor near the victim's body. 1:07. All rights reserved. PALM SPRINGS, Fla. A Palm Springs woman was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder after she stabbed her husband more than 140 times and bludgeoned him with a meat cleaver, police said. It was unclear whether he was a Desert Sun reporter Christopher Damien contributed to this report. Mom Allegedly Called 911, Confessed to Stabbing 3-Year-Old to Death, Fatally Stabbed Man Marks 11th New York City Subway System Killing of 2022, Aspiring Model Is Stabbed to Death by Her Roommate at N.Y.C. WebThe stabbing was reported at about 4:15 a.m. in the 300 block of South Palm Canyon Drive, near West Baristo Road, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. A third person was wounded, and transported to an area hospital in WebPalm Springs police were out investigating a deadly stabbing Tuesday night. PALM SPRINGS A 47-year-old man died Wednesday, six days after investigators found him with stab wounds near the Palm Springs village park, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. PALM SPRINGS, Fla. (TCD) -- A 61-year-old woman faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing her disabled husband and beating him in the head with a meat cleaver. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The death is the second suspected homicide in Palm Springs in a week and the fourth this year. When asked by the 911 dispatcher if anyone else was at home at the time, the caller "paused for several seconds and then said his mother Joan Burke was there," according to the incident report. lot in Palm Desert today. This is an isolated incident. Palm Springs stabbing turns into homicide investigation after 17-year-old victim dies from injuries. Contests & Promotions Victim had skull fractured by blow from meat cleaver. Web0:02. PALM SPRINGS A 47-year-old man died Wednesday, six days after investigators found him with stab wounds near the Palm Springsvillage park, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office did not identify the man, whose death it is investigating as a homicide. ), First published on February 21, 2022 / 7:30 AM. WebORIGINAL: A teenager was stabbed Wednesday morning in Palm Springs and remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said. Anyone with information on the stabbing is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at (800) 458-TIPS (8477). It said his family had invoked its right to withhold its name under a 2018 amendment to the state constitution modeled on California's Marsy's Law. A woman died after she was stabbed near the intersection of East Arenas Road and Sunrise Way in Palm Springs Tuesday night, police said. 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