A domestic situation that authorities say had been simmering for months turned deadly last Thursday afternoon, when deputies say a husband stabbed his wife's boyfriend on the front porch of a Daytona Beach home. The victim was taken to a hospital and later died. Volusia County sheriff’s deputies responded around 2:50 p.m. and quickly took a suspect into custody without further incident.
According to investigators, the husband and wife were still legally married but had unofficially ended their relationship while continuing to live under the same roof. The boyfriend had moved into the home earlier this year, adding a tense new layer to an already complicated living arrangement.
What authorities say
In a statement from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, deputies said they responded to a report of a stabbing at the residence and found a man suffering from critical, life-threatening injuries. WKRC Local12 reported that the victim was rushed to a hospital, where he later died, and that deputies had secured a suspect at the scene. Authorities have not publicly released the names of those involved. WKRC Local12 also notes that the investigation remains active.
Investigation and legal status
The sheriff's office said in its statement that a man is dead and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing last Thursday at a home in Daytona Beach and confirmed that deputies were interviewing the suspect. As of this week, authorities have not announced any formal charges and say additional details will be made public as the investigation moves forward. Prosecutors and the sheriff's office have not provided further comment beyond the initial release.
Support and safety information
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential local help, the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County operates a 24/7 crisis hotline and provides victim services. More information is available at dacvolusia.com.
