Murder Victim Identified

The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the murder of an adult woman identified as 32-year-old Maritza Alfaro-Abarca of the 5600 block of Kennedy Street in Riverdale.


On August 24, at 8:30 p.m., police officers responded to the 5600 block of Kennedy Street in Riverdale for a check on the welfare. Upon arrival, officers found an adult woman suffering from a stab wound to the body. The woman was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are currently working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case.


Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone, or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ to submit a tip online.