Knoxville Police Identify Suspect and Victim in Fatal North Knoxville Stabbing

Knoxville Police Identify Suspect and Victim in Fatal North Knoxville Stabbing

Updated story: Knoxville Police have identified the victim and suspect from a deadly stabbing in the 400 Block of East Oldham Avenue.

The victim, 44 year-old Michelle Dresch, the suspect, 50-year-old Virgil Belin, who has a warrant charging him with first-degree murder.

Police believe Belin stabbed the victim multiple times following a domestic dispute and ran from the scene before officers arrived.

Belin is not in custody and anyone with information is asked to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

Original Story: Knoxville Police are investigating a deadly stabbing in North Knoxville.

Officers called to a home in the 400 block of E. Oldham Avenue to investigate a stabbing this morning (Monday). They found a woman who had been stabbed at least one time who was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives have strong leads but a suspect has not been arrested or charged.