Fayetteville woman charged with stabbing partner to death

Police on Thursday charged a Fayetteville woman in connection with the stabbing death of her partner days earlier.

Fayetteville police charged Kadejah Dockery, 28, of Fayetteville, with the first-degree murder of Joseph Woods, 40, of Fayetteville.

Tuesday around 5 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call at a home in the 200 block of Tiffany Court in Fayetteville. They found Woods suffering from a stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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According to police, Dockery and Woods were in a relationship.

Authorities denied Dockery's bond, and she is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police asked anyone with information to contact the lead Detective, T. Kiger, at (910) 705-6527 or Fayetteville Crime Stoppers at 910-483-8477 or online.

Woods' family has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. Those who wish to donate can click here.