Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

Update- Victim Identified State Police Arrest Homicide Suspect in Fatal Stabbing in Wilmington

Date Posted: Thursday, February 29th, 2024

White "Homicide Investigation" with a DSP patrol Tahoe in the background

Delaware State Police have identified 42-year-old William Villafane of New Castle, Delaware, as the victim who was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend on February 28, 2024, in Wilmington.

The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.