Sep 03, 2026
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed and killed at a Lexington home Thursday morning in what police are calling a domestic violence situation.Dario M. Williams, 35, has been charged with murder (domestic violence) and first-degree burglary. Lexington Police first responded to the home in the 3300 block of Valhalla Drive around 9:56 a.m. for reports of a commercial vehicle striking a home and a disorder occurring.When officers arrived, they found a female victim suffering from apparent stab wounds and a FedEx truck that had crashed into the residence. The Lexington Fire Department said the crash caused significant structural damage to the home. The truck was removed by tow truck Thursday afternoon.Officers and emergency medical personnel rendered aid before the woman was taken to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.I saw forensics investigators examining what appeared to be a knife on the ground at the scene.Williams was also taken into custody on unrelated charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) and second-degree criminal mischief. WATCH: FedEx truck crashes into Lexington home; woman killed in stabbing FedEx truck driven into home before deadly Lexington stabbing The victim's uncle, Emmitt Thomas Murphey, who lives in the home, spoke about the incident."I get this call from a neighbor saying [she] had been stabbed," Murphey said.Murphey said he hopes the community will keep his family in their thoughts."I hope everybody says a prayer for her and you know this is something that happens all the time. We got domestic disputes all the time. But look everywhere, it's all over the world... I'm praying for her." Murphey said. FedEx released a statement following the incident."Our heartfelt thoughts are with the victim and their loved ones. Safety is our top priority, and we are fully cooperating with the Lexington Police Department. As this remains an active investigation, please direct further inquiries to local authorities." FedEx said.Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing or the vehicle crash. The investigation remains active and ongoing.Investigators are asking anyone with information about the case to call Lexington Police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020, visiting Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, or using the P3 Tips app. This is a developing story, so check back with LEX18.com for updates. Email the LEX18 Newsroom if you have info, photos or videos to share. ...read more read less
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