Tis the season --- for stabbing?

By Cathleen Twardzik Kimberly Savini, 30, of Somerville, was arraigned Monday morning in Somerville District Court on one count of murder. She was ordered held without bail by District Court Judge Domenic Paratore, according to a press release from the District Attorney's office. The case is still being investigated by Somerville Police and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. According to information obtained through court records, new information regarding the alleged stabbing, which occurred on December 27 --- two days after Christmas --- has become available. The stabbing took place at 11 Greenville Street, which is also that of AJ Savini Construction. Kimberley Savini used her cell phone to report the stabbing of her boyfriend, Arnaldo Amado. He was initially treated at Somerville Hospital, and then transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital. Amado was pronounced dead, just prior to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Savini's alibi, that Amado, her boyfriend of four years, was stabbed outside the apartment which they shared with their one-year-old son, backfired. According to Savini, who is currently unemployed, Amado was in Boston running errands when the assault occurred, and therefore, she was unaware of the specific details, including the location of the actual stabbing. Amado sustained an abdominal stab wound. After having arrived on the scene, Detective Mario Oliveira noticed that Savini appeared extremely nervous and stuttered while answering his questions. Other officers, as well as Somerville Fire and Cataldo Ambulance were on the scene. What tipped Detective Oliveira off to the identity of the individual who had actually stabbed Amado? Officer Collette, an officer in one of the first units on the scene, interviewed neighbors on the first and second floor of the residence. According to residents, a loud argument had occurred. When finally put on the spot, regarding who had stabbed Amado, Savini "placed her hands on her head and began to hyperventilate." Then, Savini alledgely admitted to Detective Oliveira that "Yes, I stabbed him, but he attacked me first." After Savini's interview with Detective Oliveira, Savini was arrested on one count of murder. Savini elaborated on the actual events, leading up to her stabbing Amado.. According to her, Amado consumed copious amounts of alcohol on a regular basis. Saturday was no exception. An argument, complete with a shoving match, commenced regarding Amado's drinking problem. Savini commanded Amado to vacate their apartment. Amado and Savini continued to rgue in the hallway, where, according to Savini, Amado charged at her. Therefore, Savini rushed into the kitchen to get the knife, which rested atop the stove. Knife swinging around in the air, Savini again ordered Amado to leave. Upon Amado's failure to comply with her request, Savini drove the knife into the left side of his chest, after which, he sank to the floor. At that point, Savini called 911. Then, she cleaned the knife in the kitchen sink. When asked to produce the weapon, Savini surrendered the knife to Officer Collette. After the arrest, Savini's parents, Anthony and Carol Savini, arrived to collect the couple's child. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently involved. A 51A report will be filed. According to Savini, she lied to police at the outset of the investigation in order to prevent the loss of the child. Savini's lawyer is Maria Curtatone. She is Mayor Joseph Curtatone's sister. The prosecutor assigned to this case is Marian Ryan, Assistant District Attorney. "The defendant [Kim Savini] is charged with first degree murder which, if convicted, carries with it a mandatory sentence of life in prison without eligibility for parole," said Corey Welford, spokesman for Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone. More information about this case will be available after January 27, the date for which a status hearing is set.