The investigation into the stabbing death of a Martin County woman is still in its early stages, but the suspect’s description of the victim has raised alarm among members of the Jewish community.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies have not said whether they are investigating the killing as a hate crime. However, during the first court appearance for the suspect, identified as Kersten Francilus, a statement regarding his confession unsettled the community.
“He did state that he killed her, and when asked to describe her, the only way he could describe her is that she was Jewish,” an official told the judge…