A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife in their Fair Oaks home, according to police.

Yesterday at 6:18 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing in the 3900 block of Highland Oaks Drive in Fair Oaks. Officers located Karen Dorbayan, 77, of Fair Oaks suffering from trauma to the upper body. She was taken to the hospital in life threatening condition and was pronounced deceased.

Detectives determined that Behruze Dorbayan, 77, of Fair Oaks stabbed his wife. He was transported to the Adult Detention Center and charged with Second-Degree Murder. He was held on no bond. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone –1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477)