Sanford woman charged with killing husband

Police were called to 712 Lawrence St. shortly after 6 p.m. in reference to a disturbance and found Samuel Murchison, 45, in the backyard suffering from an apparent stab wound to his chest. He died at the scene.

Izora Fields Murchison, 41, was charged with first-degree murder. Investigators said she stabbed her husband during an argument.

She was being held Thursday in the Lee County jail without bond.