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Police Identify Victim of Fatal Stabbing in Riverdale

Maritza Alfaro-Abarca, 32, of Riverdale was found dead by police on Aug. 24.

 

Prince George's County Police have identified the victim of last week's fatal stabbing on Kennedy Street as Maritza Alfaro-Abarca, 32, of Riverdale.

On Aug. 24 at around 8:30 p.m., officers were called to the 5600 block of Kennedy Street in Riverdale to conduct a welfare check.

When they arrived, police reportedly found Alfaro-Abarca with a stab wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

Investigators are still working to determine a suspect and motive in the killing.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the department's Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on a cell phone, or submit a tip online.

Related Topics: Crime Solvers, Prince George's County Police, and Stabbing

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