Tasika Matthews held without bail in death of Maria Sanchez

Freda Spencer — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 19:09:54 -0500

Tasika Matthews was arraigned and held without bail on March 3 for the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Maria Sanchez.

According to Boston Police, Matthews was arrested at her Dorchester home earlier that day and arraigned in Dorchester Municipal Court. Innocent pleas were entered on her behalf for charges of murder and armed assault with intent to murder, according to the Boston Globe.

Matthews, 30, allegedly stabbed Sanchez, a Mattapan resident, in the back following a fight that broke out at a Dorchester party in the early hours of October 18, 2014.

According to the Boston Globe:

Two groups at the party, one that Matthews was a part of and the other that included Sanchez and another woman, got into a dispute, according to Assistant District Attorney Lynn Feigenbaum. The argument moved outside, where Matthews allegedly fought with a relative of Sanchez and stabbed her repeatedly in the torso, causing serious injuries, Feigenbaum said.

Matthews then allegedly stabbed Sanchez multiple times in the back, and fled, according to Feigenbaum. Sanchez was taken to Boston Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, police said.

Matthews is expected back in court on March 31.

Maria Sanchez Dies After Dorchester Stabbing

Cameron Machell — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:43:02 -0400

Maria Sanchez, 26, of Mattapan, was stabbed at about 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 18 at 188 Washington Street in Dorchester, according to Boston Police.

Boston police said Sanchez was transported to Boston Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.

Police are still actively investigating the incident.

A full press release from BPD is after the jump.

At about 4:45am, on Saturday, October 18, 2014, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a fight in the area of 188 Washington Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located a female, subsequently identified as Maria Sanchez, 26, of Mattapan, suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where she was later pronounced deceased.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.

Maria Sanchez | Homicide Watch Boston

Tasika Matthews held without bail in death of Maria Sanchez

Maria Sanchez Dies After Dorchester Stabbing