Women Dies After Being Stabbed; Investigators Look For Assailant
Alicia Stemper
WOMEN DIES AFTER BEING STABBED; INVESTIGATORS LOOK FOR ASSAILANT
Hillsborough, NC (March 6, 2026) – Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office obtained a first-degree murder charge for Matthew Jared Vukmer, 53, after he allegedly stabbed Paula Floyd, 54, to death this morning at his home.
Deputies are looking for Vukmer, a white male, five foot, eleven inches tall with no facial hair. When last seen, he was wearing a dark T-shirt and green shorts. He left his residence in the Wyngate community, which is southeast of the Hillsborough city limits, driving a dark-colored Ford Super Duty truck with North Carolina license tag JL-6012.
“I offer my deepest condolences to Ms. Floyd’s family and friends,” said Sheriff Charles Blackwood. “We are eager to get Vukmer into custody as soon as possible, and we ask people to be on the lookout for him or his truck.”
Vukmer should be considered dangerous, and he may still be in possession of a knife or other weapon. If you see him, please call 911 immediately and do not approach.
Investigator T. Hall is the contact person for this case. If you have any relevant information, please call him at (919) 245-2905.
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Alicia L. Stemper, Communication Manager
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
106 East Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
