Woman Charged with Murder After Calling 911 to Report Stabbing of Live-In Boyfriend on Logan Street
A Spartanburg woman faces a murder charge after calling 911 Tuesday morning to report that she had stabbed her live-in boyfriend multiple times at their Logan Street home, according to the Spartanburg Police Department.
Officers responded to 920 Logan Street just after 10:30 AM on April 14, 2026, and found Jose Vizcaya, 28, in a bedroom suffering from multiple stab wounds. Vizcaya died from his injuries at the scene. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has identified him as the victim and will conduct a forensic examination.
Renatta Flores-Sanchez was taken to SPD headquarters for questioning following the incident. Arrest warrants state that Flores-Sanchez stabbed Vizcaya with an apparent knife and strangled him with a cord. She was subsequently booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center on charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Major Art Littlejohn of the Spartanburg Police Department issued a statement following the arrest: “This is a tragic incident that has deeply impacted those involved and the surrounding community. Our officers and investigators responded quickly and are working diligently to ensure a thorough and complete investigation.”
The investigation remains active. SPD has not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Investigation Status
The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office is conducting a forensic examination to establish the official cause and manner of death. SPD detectives are continuing their investigation into the events of Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Spartanburg Police Department at (864) 596-2065. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
What’s Happening
Q: When and where did this incident occur?
A: The incident occurred Tuesday, April 14, 2026, just after 10:30 AM at 920 Logan Street in Spartanburg.
Q: Who has been charged and what are the charges?
A: Renatta Flores-Sanchez was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime following the death of Jose Vizcaya, 28.
Q: What do arrest warrants say happened?
A: Arrest warrants state that Flores-Sanchez stabbed Vizcaya with an apparent knife and strangled him with a cord at their shared Logan Street residence.
Q: What happens next in this case?
A: Flores-Sanchez has been booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office is conducting a forensic examination, and the SPD investigation remains ongoing.
