Man in Custody After Domestic-Related Fatal Stabbing

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Fair Oaks Police District – A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife in their Fair Oaks home.

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), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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