{"id":308716,"date":"2026-06-16T02:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T02:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/308716\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T02:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T02:25:09","slug":"tpd-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-april-stabbing-on-locke-st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/308716\/","title":{"rendered":"TPD: Woman arrested in connection with deadly April stabbing on Locke St."},"content":{"rendered":"

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A woman is behind bars in connection with a deadly stabbing that unfolded just over two months ago<\/a> in the 100 block of Locke Street. <\/p>\n

Cesia Mardueno, 28, was arrested and faces second-degree homicide charges, the Tallahassee Police Department reports.<\/p>\n

\"CesiaCesia Mardueno’s mugshot.(Leon County Jail)<\/p>\n

On April 2, officers arrived at a home after they were told a stabbing had happened. They found a man, later identified as Cory Johnson, suffering from stab wounds at the scene. <\/p>\n

He was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries, authorities say. Investigators say the victim and Mardueno knew each other and had a fight before the stabbing occurred.<\/p>\n

Officials encourage those with information regarding this case to call TPD at (850) 891-4200 or contact Crime Solvers at (850) 574-TIPS (8477).<\/p>\n

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