When Amanda Roark called 911 as her boyfriend attacked her, dispatchers heard her beg for her life — "Please stop" and "You're f—ing killing me" — before the line went silent. About 10 minutes later, the man accused of her murder dialed 911 himself.
Background
Kyle Sanchez, 35, and Amanda Roark, 37, had been in a relationship, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred Friday afternoon at an apartment on Tuscan Loon Drive in Tampa. When Roark called 911 while under attack, the chaos of the call prevented dispatchers from obtaining her address. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Investigation
Deputies responded after Sanchez himself called 911 around 3:10 p.m., allegedly saying "Um, I murdered my girlfriend," before providing his address. When authorities arrived, they found Sanchez covered in blood. Inside the home, investigators discovered blood spatter throughout — on furniture, doors and walls. Roark suffered numerous stab wounds and had defensive injuries consistent with someone fighting for her life. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office processed the scene and took Sanchez into custody.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by WFLA, Sanchez told dispatchers he experienced a "very unfriendly urge" before grabbing the knife. He also stated his girlfriend was "beyond help." Investigators later learned Sanchez had worked as a data analyst at MacDill Air Force Base until May, a position that required top-secret security clearance.
Sanchez has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held in Hillsborough County Jail without bond.
Key Takeaways
- Amanda Roark, 37, was killed at an apartment on Tuscan Loon Drive in Tampa
- She called 911 during the attack, pleading "You're f—ing killing me" before the call ended
- Kyle Sanchez allegedly called 911 about 10 minutes later confessing to the murder
- The suspect worked at MacDill Air Force Base with top-secret security clearance until May
- He is charged with first-degree murder and held without bond in Hillsborough County Jail
What's Next
Sanchez is scheduled to appear in court for his first appearance hearing. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office continues its investigation, though authorities have not disclosed a possible motive for the killing.