Philadelphia

Woman Arrested in Stabbing of Man Found Dead in Sister's Yard

Police on Monday announced a woman was charged in in connection with the deadly stabbing of a man whose body was found in his sister's South Philadelphia backyard.

34-year-old Dionia James was arrested for the murder of 30-year-old Quinton Graham.

Graham's body was discovered early Saturday morning by Graham's sister in her backyard, on Oakford Street near 27th in the Grays Ferry section.

When police arrived, they discovered Graham was dead of several stab wounds.

Police on Sunday morning said they were questioning three women in connection with the stabbing and trying to determine whether it was related to a domestic dispute.

James, who police said had a previous relationship with Graham, now faces murder and related charges in the stabbing.

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