Woman Stabbed to Death by Estranged Husband in Maryland Home

A tragic stabbing in a quiet, wooded Maryland neighborhood has left a community in shock, after a 47-year-old woman was found knifed to death inside her $900,000 home on Sunday morning. Her estranged husband turned himself in to authorities just hours later.

The victim has been identified as Amethyst Stephenson, 47, who was discovered deceased with multiple stab wounds in her residence near Ellicott City, in Howard County. Police responded to the scene shortly after 8 a.m. following reports that her estranged husband, Alexander Stephenson, 53, had allegedly stabbed her and then fled.

Officers from the Howard County Police Department arrived to find Amethyst unresponsive and pronounced her dead at the scene. The home, valued at approximately $900,000 and nestled in a secluded, wooded area just outside Baltimore, became the site of the violent incident amid what authorities describe as an ongoing estrangement between the couple. Alexander did not reside at the property.

Within roughly two hours, Alexander Stephenson arrived voluntarily at the department's northern district station in Ellicott City around 10:30 a.m., where he surrendered. He was immediately taken into custody and faces charges including first-degree murder and violating a protective order, according to police statements.

Investigators have not yet released a detailed motive for the alleged attack, though the couple's separated status and the reported violation of a protective order suggest prior tensions or legal protections may have been in place. No further suspects are being sought, and the case appears to stem from a domestic dispute.

Neighbors in the peaceful, tree-lined community expressed dismay at the sudden violence in an otherwise serene setting. "It's heartbreaking—such a beautiful, quiet area," one local resident told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The Howard County Police Department continues its investigation, with forensic teams processing the scene and authorities reviewing any available evidence, including potential security footage or witness accounts.

Amethyst Stephenson's family and friends have not yet issued public statements, and funeral arrangements remain pending. The incident underscores the ongoing national conversation around domestic violence and the dangers that can persist even after separation.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Howard County Police Department. This is a developing story.

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