Nora Nelson.Photo:CBS News Boston

Nora Nelson, 24, who was arrested at the scene on unrelated warrants, was charged with felony murder in the death of 65-year-old Joseph Donohue.

CBS News Boston

Police arrested 24-year-old Nora Nelson at the scene on unrelated warrants, but charged her with murder on Thursday.

Donohue was stabbed multiple times, police confirm to PEOPLE. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Law enforcement sources reportedly said Donohue’s dog was also found dead in the water, per Boston 25 and CBS News, but the nature and circumstances surrounding the dog’s death were not immediately clear. Boston police declined to comment to PEOPLE about this matter on Thursday.

Donohue was an attorney and divorced father of three, Borghesani tells PEOPLE. He “dedicated his life and career to helping others,” his family said in a statement toBoston 25.

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Citing the pending investigation, Boston police and the DA’s office declined to share any further information, such as who owns the boat or whether Nelson had any prior connection to the victim.

Nelson is set to be arraigned in court on Friday. PEOPLE was unable to reach a defense attorney for Nelson.

source: people.com