Police have now arrested 43-year-old James Street Jr. in connection with the death of 46-year-old Tyhesia Street.
A family member called police for help on Sunday, saying Tyhesia had not been seen in weeks.
Officers discovered her body in a bedroom of her home on the 5500 block of West Girard Avenue.
She had suffered multiple stab wounds.
Loved ones of Tyhesia Street were set to hold a vigil on Wednesday night to remember her life.