Hillsborough Man Killed in Durham Stabbing; Suspect Arrested on Felony Murder Charge
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham Police have identified the victim in a fatal stabbing on Foushee Street earlier this month as a 38-year-old man from Hillsborough. Investigators also announced that a suspect has now been arrested and charged with felony murder in connection with the case.
What Happened
Police say officers responded to a reported stabbing at approximately 8:38 p.m. on January 10, 2026, in the 300 block of Foushee Street.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The area was secured as investigators began processing the scene and interviewing potential witnesses.
Victim Identified
Authorities later confirmed the victim as:
Abiel Alvarez-Illescas, 38, of Hillsborough, North Carolina
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the stabbing have been released.
Update: Suspect Arrested and Charged
On January 13, 2026, police arrested Dexter Hart, 37, in connection with the incident.
Hart has been charged with:
- Felony Murder
Officials have not yet released information regarding bond or his first court appearance.
Investigation Ongoing
Durham Police say the investigation remains active as detectives continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact:
📞 Investigator E. Gaither – (919) 560-4440 ext. 29340
📞 Durham CrimeStoppers – (919) 683-1200
🌐 www.durhamcrimestoppers.org
CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for tips leading to arrests in felony cases. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
About Durham CrimeStoppers
Durham CrimeStoppers is a nonprofit program that allows citizens to report crime anonymously and receive cash rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to felony arrests. The program is a partnership between the community, media, law enforcement, and local businesses working together to solve crime and make Durham safer. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by calling 919-683-1200 or online at durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers helps recover stolen property, remove illegal guns and drugs, and close unsolved cases.
WHY Dex?,I hope whatever you took was worth your life and his.
The streets talk he ain’t do it. It was somebody else. They snatched up the wrong man. It was so many people out there. The truth gone come out. It’s either he gone tell who really did it or the police gone do they job. I know I ain’t saying shit!