An Army wife was found stabbed to death in her home Saturday morning in a case that Army Criminal Investigation Command is investigating as a murder.
The Honolulu medical examiner's office said Catherine Walker, 38, died from stab wounds in the neck and torso, and determined the cause of death to be homicide.
"At this point in the investigation, we do not believe there is a threat to the local community or that this was a 'random act' or some type of robbery," CID spokesman Christopher Grey told Army Times. "I can confirm that we have a person of interest in this case who our agents are taking a very hard look at, but it's important to point out that we continue to look at all possibilities and evidence in order to conduct a complete and thorough investigation."
Catherine Walker was the wife of Sgt. Michael Walker, who a Tripler spokesperson identified as a medic at Tripler Army Medical Center.
According to a local news report from Hawaii News Now, Michael Walker found his wife when he returned from work to the couple's home at Aliamanu Military Reservation at about 6:30 a.m.
The news report from Hawaii News Now cites a "close friend" of the couple who said someone broke into Michael Walker's car Monday, five days before Catherine was found.
The friend said Catherine had told him Michael's wallet had been stolen and that she was afraid of someone coming into the house. Residents echoed concerns about security in the neighborhood, while also claiming it was a quiet place to live, according to the report.
The news report also cites "police sources" who said Michael admitted to fighting with his wife the day before she was found, but also that he insisted he did not hurt her. Catherine's father said he knows his son-in-law is innocent in the report.
CID spokesman Christopher Grey confirmed the homicide aspect of the investigation but declined to elaborate on any of the specifics of the investigation.
"Agents are aggressively pursuing all leads and evidence," Grey said.
