CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - A North Dartmouth man charged in connection with a deadly stabbing in Chelsea this week appeared in court Tuesday, where he was ordered held without bail.
A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.
Officials announced the arrest of Angel Alvarez less than a day after a spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said a woman was found with multiple stab wounds at a building on Lafayette Avenue in Chelsea.
In court, prosecutors said the victim had a restraining order against the suspect.
Alvarez, 65, is accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, 59-year-old Margarita Morehead, who prosecutors said was found in a pool of blood inside her first floor residence.
Prosecutor Erin Murphy said a “kitchen-type knife” was seen on the floor next to Morehead’s body.
Prosecutors said Alvarez made his escape through a side door and left a trail of blood as he came up a set of stairs. A day later, evidence tags could still be seen marking the area.
Prosecutors also claimed Alvarez confessed to police and told others about what he allegedly did to Morehead.
“The defendant admitted to investigators that he had punched and stabbed his girlfriend, Margarita Morehead, multiple times after she had attempted to end their relationship,” Murphy said.
Morehead’s restraining order required Alvarez to stay away from her building and stay at least 100 yards away from her at all times.
In a handwritten note, Morehead indicated Alvarez called her 24/7 and kept her from sleeping. Court notes also indicated Morehead told a judge Alvarez said hurtful, vulgar things and wished for her mother’s death, though there was no indication of physical violence in the document.
Police said Alvarez dumped his car at a nearby apartment building and then rode around with friends in a van before he decided to turn himself in late Monday night.
The police report also said police noticed brown spots on the interior and exterior of Alvarez’ car that could have been blood after they found the car.
At the nearby apartment building, residents said they feel for Morehead, whose family is now asking for privacy.
A detective on Monday told 7NEWS “we will get him” as they continued to investigate this incident.
Prosecutors on Tuesday said Alvarez apparently injured his hand during the attack. When he called Chelsea police to turn himself, prosecutors said he also asked for medical attention.
Alvarez is due back in court in July.
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