Update Homicide Investigation-1900 block of Daphne Circle

Published on February 11, 2026

Roberto E. Bryan Jr.

Chief of Police

Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Shawn Strepay, Police Major - Chief of Staff

Date: February 11, 2026 Phone: (910) 433-1514 OCA: 2026-002843

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Update Homicide Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department's Homicide Unit have identified the victim and suspect from the stabbing which occurred along the 1900 block of Daphne Circle on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The decedent has been identified as Katharine Svaldi (W/F, 49 years of age).

Detectives have charged and arrested Isaac Tracy (W/M, 17 years of age). Tracy, who is the son of Svaldi, has been charged with 1^st Degree Murder and is currently being held without bond. In accordance with North Carolina law, the suspect has been charged as an adult due to his age and the nature of the offense. As such, his name is a matter of public record.

Both Svaldi and Tracy were residents of the home on Daphne Circle.

There is no additional information to release.

Homicide Investigation

(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a stabbing which occurred along the 1900 block of Daphne Circle on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm, which resulted in the death of one person.

Officers responded to the scene reference a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult suffering from stab wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

The identity of the decedent is currently being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

A suspect was located on scene and was subsequently detained by responding officers. The investigative process is ongoing and this remains an active investigation. There is no threat to the public.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective J. Phillips at 910-322-7046.

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