Capitol Heights Woman Gets Into Argument With Her Friend, Stabs Her to Death: Police

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — A woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed her friend to death after a fight at her home in Capitol Heights.

Olayinka Kowobari, 34, faces charges of first and second degree murder and is currently in custody at the Department of Corrections after police say she stabbed 35-year-old Jodi Henry of Fort Washington to death at around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department. Police described them as acquaintances.

Kowobari got into a fight with Henry at Kowobari's home in the 9400 block of Eugenia Park Street, and stabbed Henry during that fight, according to the report.

A witness took Henry to the hospital, but she died a short time later. Officers arrested Kowobari at her home.

Police added: "Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online."

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