More information has been released regarding the investigation of a fatal stabbing in Cushman on Tuesday, as well as another stabbing incident on Sunday.
Early Tuesday morning, authorities responded to a domestic violence call in Cushman.
Upon arrival, a female victim was discovered deceased in the home. A suspect was developed and was taken into custody at the scene
According to a release from Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens, the victim has been identified as Kayla Shannon Nichelle Lee, 29, while the suspect has been identified as Eli Benjamin Horace Ray (pictured below), 26. Ray has Mountain View as his city of residence on his booking information from the sheriff’s department.
Stephens said the stabbing took place at a residence on Third Street in Cushman and that the case has been presented to the 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s office to review for filing of formal charges.
Stephens said the homicide investigation is still active and further information will be released as details become available.
(Click here for earlier information on the Cushman story.)
The sheriff also told White River Now’s Gary Bridgman this morning that his department is not getting cooperation from the people involved in the Sunday stabbing south of Cave City.
It appears there were four males in a vehicle discussing a matter when one of the two in the backseat pulled out a knife and started stabbing one of the men in the front seat.
The victim, identified as Ernesto Trevino, 37, of Newark, did not want to give information to the police or file charges against anyone, according to the sheriff. He was treated for stab wounds and lacerations at White River Medical Center.
Stephens said the case is still under investigation, but cooperation is needed.
(Click here for earlier information on this story.)
Image: Independence County Sheriff’s Department
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