Fatal Stabbing at 11900 Wickchester #207

February 18, 2008 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal stabbing of a woman at 11900 Wickchester #207 about 4:35 p.m. on Sunday (February 17).

The suspect, Roberto David Tarin (H/m, DOB: 12-29-74), is charged with murder in the 208th State District Court. He is accused in the killing of Priscilla Kay Lucio, 26, of 11900 Wickchester #207. Ms. Lucio suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. M. Cegielski and Officer B.W. Nabors reported:

Patrol officers and HFD personnel responded to a cutting in progress at the Eagle Hollow Apartments and had to force entry when they received no answer at the door. Officers found Ms. Lucio deceased on the bedroom floor, while Tarin was discovered in the bed with what appeared to be several self-inflicted stab wounds to his body.

Further investigation determined Tarin called 9-1-1 after he stabbed Lucio and attempted suicide.

VHS/GO 2-18-08
Inc. #023963808

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