Mass. man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, a local sheriff’s executive assistant

HOLYOKE, Mass. (TCD) — Police arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of fatally stabbing his 48-year-old girlfriend and then harming himself over the weekend.

Police arrested Chapdelaine on a charge of murder. He was scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on Tuesday, April 16.

Cocchi stated, “This loss is felt deeply by the entire Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, Eileen’s family, friends, and the community. Eileen was not only a loved and valued colleague but also a dedicated and generous person who meant so much to so many, especially her kids.”