Elderly Woman Fatally Stabbed In The City Of Paterson

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:30 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- Detectives of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Paterson Police Department are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a 70-year-old Paterson, New Jersey, woman who was tragically found dead on Tuesday afternoon inside her home.

     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camela M. Valdes, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, shortly before 2:30 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a stabbing at a residence located in the area of Cianci and Market Streets in the City of Paterson.

Police Officers Find Woman Stabbed To Death

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a 70-year-old Paterson, New Jersey woman, having succumbed to multiple stab wounds inside her residence. The woman was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made as Detectives continue to search for the suspect and a motive for the murder.

     Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org, or the Paterson Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120. All calls will be kept confidential.