The Essex County district attorney and police said Monday the deaths of two people early Sunday morning in Lawrence appear to be a murder and suicide.
District Attorney Paul F. Tucker identified a deceased woman as 41-year-old Yomarys Herrera Marte, who appeared to have been stabbed. and a man, 45-year-old Eddys Caceres Acosta, who jumped out of a third-story window.
“A preliminary investigation indicates that Marte was stabbed by Acosta, who then jumped out of a third-story window, with each party dying from their injuries,” a statement read.
Lawrence Police were dispatched Sunday morning, around 12:08, to the area of 10 Willow St., Lawrence, after receiving a 911 call.
Tucker used the opportunity to call attention to domestic abuse and the need to call 911 immediately when endangered.
“Otherwise, if you (or your family member) have been the victim of domestic abuse, go to the police station in the city or town closest to where the incident/offense took place and ask to speak to a police officer,” he said. Tucker also pointed to the statewide, toll-free domestic violence hotline, which provides advocates and translation in more than 130 languages. The hotline may be reached around the clock at 877-785-2020.
The investigation remains into the deaths continues and being conducted by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Essex district attorney’s office, Lawrence Police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.