Man calls police, admits to killing girlfriend: Phoenix PD
Suspect arrested following deadly stabbing in West Phoenix
A 47-year-old man who allegedly called police to report that he killed his girlfriend in West Phoenix was arrested. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
PHOENIX - A man has been arrested in the brutal death of his girlfriend in West Phoenix on Friday morning.
What we know:
Around 3:40 a.m. on Nov. 7, Phoenix officers responded to a domestic violence call at a home near 2000 West Hadley Street.
The caller said he wanted to report that he had killed his girlfriend.
Police arrived and took 47-year-old Jeffrey Rael into custody.
Dig deeper:
Officers found a 31-year-old woman, Paxton Wallace, with multiple stab and "cutting-type" injuries consistent with a "sharp bladed instrument," the police department said. S
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police took Rael to a nearby hospital out of precaution, where he was later released. He was then booked into Maricopa County Jail for first-degree murder.
What we don't know:
It is unknown what led up to the violent incident. This remains part of the ongoing investigation.
Resources:
If you believe you are a victim of domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text START to 88788. A live online chat is also available.
Often it is difficult to know where to find help for Domestic Violence. Here you will find resources such as shelters, safety plans, and other information.
Arizona Department of Economic Security - Domestic Violence Services
City of Phoenix Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse: https://www.thehotline.org/ and phoenix.gov.
Domestic Violence Resources and Referrals
The Source: Phoenix Police Department