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Woman Charged With Stabbing New Jersey 86-Year-Old 15 Times

CEDAR GROVE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A Georgia woman is accused of stabbing a New Jersey woman in her home.

Police arrested 60-year-old Tanya Spears at the victim's Cedar Grove home where she was staying.

Police say spears stabbed the 86-year-old victim 15 times in her bedroom.

Her husband found her and called police early Monday morning.

The woman is still in critical condition.

Spears is charged with attempted murder.

No word on a motive.

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