Dalton Knecht is a 23-year-old man from Hagerstown, Maryland, who was arrested on August 11, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, 22-year-old Sarah Butler.
Knecht and Butler had been dating for about two years, and they lived together in an apartment in Hagerstown. According to police, Knecht called 911 on August 11th and reported that he had found Butler dead in their apartment. When police arrived, they found Butler lying on the floor of the bedroom with multiple stab wounds.
Knecht was initially charged with second-degree murder, but the charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after an autopsy determined that Butler had been stabbed more than 20 times.
Knecht is currently being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on August 23, 2023.
The murder of Sarah Butler has sent shockwaves through the Hagerstown community. Butler was a well-liked and respected young woman who was known for her kindness and her love of life. Her friends and family are devastated by her loss.
Knecht’s arrest has also raised questions about domestic violence in Hagerstown. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, there were 1,023 reported cases of domestic violence in the city in 2022. That number is up from 987 in 2021.
The Hagerstown Police Department is urging anyone who is in a domestic violence situation to seek help. There are a number of resources available to victims of domestic violence, including the Maryland Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
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