Michelle Hernandez, a 44-year-old woman from Harlem, has been charged with murder in connection to the stabbing death of her 47-year-old boyfriend, Alejandro Santos. Santos stumbled out of their apartment bleeding from wounds to his chest and arm, banging on neighbors’ doors for help. He identified Hernandez as his attacker before collapsing. Hernandez then emerged from the apartment and informed neighbors that Santos had been stabbed and even revealed the location of the knife. She allegedly whispered to Santos not to reveal who had stabbed him before he passed out. Santos was taken to Harlem Hospital where he later died.
Hernandez was questioned by the police twice, during which she continuously claimed that Santos had stabbed himself. She insisted that Santos told the neighbor he was going to tell people that she had stabbed him before stabbing himself. Hernandez also had a cut on her hand that was consistent with knife usage. When the police searched the apartment, they found security cameras and a pair of bloodied knives. She was charged with murder the following day, with the police attributing the incident to a domestic dispute. The couple had met while living in a shelter a few years ago and had moved in together two years prior.
It was revealed that Hernandez had a history of drug use and violent behavior. Previous incidents included kicking a pregnant woman in the stomach during a fight at a shelter and breaking another resident’s arm in 2017, which led to her being sentenced to two years’ probation and 10 months in jail. There was also a previous incident where Hernandez reportedly threatened to jump out of a window. She was ordered to be held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 22nd.
The details of the tragic incident were shared during a court appearance where the prosecutor highlighted Hernandez’s violent history. Despite Hernandez’s claims that Santos had stabbed himself, evidence found in the apartment, including bloodied knives, security cameras, and her cut hand, suggested otherwise. Santos had identified Hernandez to a neighbor as his attacker before he died, indicating that she was responsible for his fatal injuries. The prosecutor also revealed that the couple had a tumultuous relationship with previous incidents involving Hernandez’s aggressive behavior.
Hernandez has been portrayed as a volatile individual with a history of aggressive behavior and violent outbursts. The tragic stabbing of Alejandro Santos revealed the extent of her violent tendencies and the danger she posed to those around her. The case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and the importance of addressing violent behavior before it escalates into deadly incidents. The court’s decision to hold Hernandez without bail reflects the severity of the crime and seeks to ensure the safety of the community. The next court appearance on May 22nd will provide further details on the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case.
