A man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Casselberry will appear in court on Thursday

A man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Casselberry is scheduled to appear before a judge for the first time Thursday.

Police said the deadly attack happened Wednesday afternoon at a San Jose Circle apartment complex.

Police said Farel Torres attacked his girlfriend, Vanessa Santiago, and stabbed her in the head.

Original report: Police: Man stabs girlfriend to death at Casselberry apartment complex

Torres was found standing outside the apartment when police arrived and was arrested.

Officers said Torres and Santiago had a child together and the child was not home at the time.

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Police have not said what led to the incident, but confirmed there is a history of violence between Torres and Santiago.

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