Man charged in stabbing death of woman

Associated Press

First-degree murder charges have been filed against a Chicago man in the stabbing death of a Wisconsin woman whose body was found in a luxury hotel.

In addition to the murder charge, 23-year-old Christopher Love was accused Thursday of soliciting for a prostitute in connection with the slaying of Sarai Michaels.

Michaels of La Crosse was found dead early Tuesday in the Hotel Felix. The 31-year-old woman suffered several wounds to her chest and the back of her neck. A bloody knife was found next to the body, according to authorities.

Her estranged husband, Stephen Michaels, said earlier this week she had five children, including two with him. He said the children were in foster care in Wisconsin

Authorities say Love is to appear Friday in Cook County Bond Court.