Michael Humphrey, 43, of Jersey City has been charged with allegedly stabbing a 53-year-old woman, believed to have been his former girlfriend. The woman died as a result of her wounds after being rushed to Jersey City Medical Center on Oct. 9.
Hudson County Acting Prosecutor Gaetano T. Gregory said Jersey City police responded 3328 at about 3 a.m. on Oct. 9 on the report of a stabbing. They found the woman with multiple stab wounds in a second floor apartment.
Humphrey, who police believe was Ms. Santana’s former boyfriend, was located on Hutton Street and Central Avenue in Jersey City and was quickly apprehended by Jersey City Police. Police believe Ms. Santana was currently residing with Humphrey at that location.
Humphrey was charged with first degree murder; unlawful possession of a knife and Possession of a knife for an unlawful purpose. Bail for Humphrey was set at $500,000 cash or bond.
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