Man stabbed ex-girlfriend, another woman in Broward, deputies say. He’s behind bars

A man is facing a murder charge after stabbing his ex-girlfriend and another woman in Broward early Saturday morning, deputies say.

Shortly before 2 a.m., Vital Joseph, 56, stabbed his ex Maguy Pouye at her home on the 1800 block of Runners Way in North Lauderdale, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. First responders transported Pouye and Isabelle Joseph, who was also found with stab wounds, to a nearby hospital.

Pouye, 52, was already dead. Isabelle Joseph, 35, remains in critical condition.

Joseph, who used to live at the house, fled the scene, deputies say. He was arrested in Central Florida and remains in the Brevard County Jail on murder, attempted murder and burglary charges.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available

Grethel Aguila

Miami Herald

Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.