Investigators say a 911 call captured the victim pleading for her life moments before she was found dead.
TAMPA, Fla. — A 35-year-old Florida man is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities say he fatally stabbed his girlfriend inside their Tampa-area home on June 19, while a 911 call allegedly captured the woman pleading for help during the attack.
Authorities identified the defendant as Kyle Sanchez and the victim as 37-year-old Amanda Roark. Investigators say the case quickly drew attention because of evidence contained in emergency calls and Sanchez’s previous employment as a data analyst with top-secret security clearance at MacDill Air Force Base. Prosecutors allege the killing was intentional and have moved to keep Sanchez jailed without bond as the criminal case moves forward.
According to investigators, the events unfolded shortly after 3 p.m. at the couple’s residence in Tampa. Court records state that Roark called 911 while she was being attacked. During the call, dispatchers reportedly heard her pleading for the violence to stop. The call was described as chaotic, making it difficult for emergency operators to obtain details about the location or the circumstances unfolding inside the home. Authorities later said Roark could be heard saying, “Please stop” and “You’re f—ing killing me.” Officials say the call ended before dispatchers could gather enough information to direct a response to the scene. The emergency call would later become a central piece of evidence cited by prosecutors as they outlined the final moments before Roark’s death.
Investigators say a second 911 call came roughly 10 minutes later, this time from Sanchez. According to court documents, Sanchez told a dispatcher that he had murdered his girlfriend and provided the address. Authorities say he also told dispatchers that Roark was “beyond help.” Deputies responding to the residence reported finding Sanchez covered in blood when he opened the door. Inside the home, investigators documented blood on walls, doors, furniture and other surfaces. Roark was pronounced dead at the scene. Prosecutors allege she suffered multiple stab wounds to her upper body, along with defensive wounds on her hands that indicated she tried to fend off the attack. Investigators also reported a severe wound to her neck. Authorities have not publicly identified a motive and have not disclosed whether any prior domestic disturbances had been reported at the residence.
The case has attracted additional scrutiny because of Sanchez’s recent work history. Court filings indicate he worked as a data analyst connected to MacDill Air Force Base until May. That position reportedly required him to hold top-secret security clearance. Officials have not suggested that his former employment played any role in the killing, but the detail became a prominent part of public discussion after the arrest. Law enforcement agencies have focused their public statements on the evidence collected at the scene, including the emergency calls, physical evidence inside the home and statements allegedly made by Sanchez after deputies arrived. Investigators have not announced the results of any psychological evaluations, nor have they released information about events leading up to the confrontation. Questions about the couple’s relationship, possible warning signs and the circumstances immediately preceding the attack remain unanswered as detectives continue reviewing evidence.
Sanchez was arrested and booked into the Hillsborough County jail on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder with a weapon. Prosecutors sought pretrial detention, arguing that the evidence supported keeping him in custody while the case proceeds. Court proceedings began within days of the arrest, and additional hearings are expected as prosecutors prepare their case. Public records reviewed after the arrest did not immediately indicate whether Sanchez had entered a formal plea. It also remained unclear whether he had retained defense counsel. Investigators are expected to continue analyzing forensic evidence collected from the residence, including blood evidence and any electronic records connected to the case. Prosecutors may also rely heavily on the 911 recordings as they move toward future court hearings.
Neighbors and community members have expressed shock at the allegations. The details released in court documents painted a violent scene that unfolded within minutes and ended with a woman dead inside her own home. While authorities have released only limited information about Roark’s life, investigators described her as the victim of a sustained knife attack. The words heard during the emergency call have become among the most haunting elements of the case. Law enforcement officials have largely declined to speculate about motive, focusing instead on the evidence gathered during the investigation. As the criminal proceedings continue, prosecutors are expected to present additional details through court filings, witness testimony and forensic reports. Those materials may provide a clearer picture of what happened inside the residence during the final moments before deputies arrived.
The case remains active, with Sanchez held without bond as court proceedings continue. The next major milestone is expected to come during upcoming hearings in Hillsborough County, where prosecutors will continue presenting evidence supporting the first-degree murder charge.
Author note: Last updated June 24, 2026.