St. Croix Stabbing: Miguel Cotto Charged With First-Degree Murder in Estate Glynn

A 53-year-old man died after being stabbed by a relative in Estate Glynn on Sept. 7. The suspect, Miguel Cotto, 45, faces first-degree murder charges and a $1M bail.

Relative Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Estate Glynn

According to vipd.vi.gov, the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report at approximately 3:04 p.m. on September 7, 2026, that a male had been stabbed by a relative in Estate Glynn, St. Croix.

Officers arriving at the scene found an adult male unresponsive. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Juan Luis Hospital emergency room, where he later died from multiple stab wounds. His next of kin identified him as Jose Antonio Cotto, 53.

The suspect was identified at the scene as Miguel A. Cotto, 45. He was detained and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Bureau, where he was advised of his rights, interviewed, and subsequently arrested. Charges against him include Murder in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon During the Commission of a Crime.

Miguel Cotto was unable to post bail, which was set at $1,000,000. He was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending his advice of rights hearing.

Source: Google News VI — Crime