Young woman found stabbed to death inside futon in Philly neighborhood: police

PHILADELPHIA - A homicide investigation is underway after a disturbing discovery was made in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood this weekend.

What we know:

A 21-year-old woman was found wrapped in a sheet and shower curtain inside a futon on the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue around 12:40 a.m. Saturday.

She had suffered multiple fatal stab wounds to her neck and torso.

Police say the victim was reported missing after there had been no contact since April 2.

No arrests have been made, and no weapon has been recovered.

What we don't know:

Police have to release further details, including any possible suspect descriptions, or the victim's identity.

The investigation is ongoing with the department's homicide unit.

What they're saying:

On Sunday night, loved ones of the 21-year-old victim gathered outside of her Frankford apartment, filling the block with music, balloons, candles, hugs, and tears.

A man who asked to remain anonymous says she was like family and his wife’s best friend.

"She was outgoing, funny. She loved to have fun," he said. "No negative vibes, all good positive energy. She loved doing TikToks with my kids."

The victim’s friend and former co-worker says she had only been in Philly for a year and was from Venezuela. 

"We took her in. My father and mother-in-law like a daughter. Never needed nothing. We always made sure she was cool so its a hurt piece," he said.

However, though he says she didn’t have related family here, she certainly had people who loved her who are hoping she receives justice

"Hopefully whoever did it. Put them away. Let them suffer because at the end of the day the didn’t care about her," he said.

"It's very scary like something straight out a movie like something you wouldn’t hear close to home," said Shirese Robinson, North Philly resident.