STRATFORD, CT – A Connecticut man was arrested Monday evening after police say he fatally stabbed his longtime girlfriend and then called authorities to turn himself in.
Officers responded to an emergency call shortly after 7 p.m. from Stanley Mulvey, 67, who allegedly told dispatchers that he had stabbed his girlfriend and wanted to end his own life. Upon arriving at the apartment the couple shared, police discovered Mulvey lying on top of the woman, Megan McShane, 62, in the kitchen. Authorities said both individuals were covered in blood.
Police instructed Mulvey to move off McShane, but according to officials, he refused to comply, prompting officers to physically remove him from the scene. Mulvey was detained and placed in a police vehicle while paramedics attended to McShane, who was unresponsive. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead on the scene.
A large kitchen knife was found close to McShane’s body. Investigators say that while in custody, Mulvey continued to make statements acknowledging responsibility for McShane’s death.
Further investigation revealed that this was not the first time police had been called to the residence. Records indicate Mulvey was convicted on a domestic violence charge involving McShane just two months prior.
Following his arrest, Mulvey was charged with murder as well as interfering with a police officer. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond pending his first court appearance, scheduled for Wednesday.
Officials have not disclosed additional details about what led to the stabbing, nor have they said if there were previous warnings or protective orders following the prior domestic violence case.
Neighbors in the quiet apartment complex expressed shock over the incident, noting that the couple generally kept to themselves. The killing has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about intimate partner violence in the community.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact local detectives as the investigation continues.
Police say they are coordinating with victim support services to provide assistance for those affected by the tragedy.