Lake Wales woman arrested after allegedly stabbing 71-year-old man: LWPD
The Brief
A Lake Wales woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a 71-year-old man, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Investigators say they were able to identify 49-year-old Mihaela Mallen as the suspect.
The victim was transported to Lake Wales Advent Health where he later died.
LAKE WALES, Fla. - A Lake Wales woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed a 71-year-old man in the chest on Saturday morning.
Lake Wales Police responded around 6:20 a.m. to the victim suffering from stab wounds.
He was transported to Lake Wales Advent Health where he later died.
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What they're saying
Investigators say they were able to identify 49-year-old Mihaela Mallen as the suspect.
They charged her with second-degree murder and took her to the Polk County Jail.
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