Simi Valley Woman, 65, Found Stabbed to Death

A 65-year-old woman, who neighbors described as a "very sweet lady," was found fatally stabbed in her Simi Valley home, according to police.

The woman was discovered by an acquaintance around 8 p.m. on Thursday in the 1500 block of Carmen Drive, according to the Simi Valley Police Department.

The victim was identified as Janice Somple, a divorced retiree who lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years. Somple formerly taught English at West Lake High School and had "no enemies at all," said neighbors.

"I met her a few times; she came over and brought us a pie," said neighbor Jade Robinson. "Just really how sweet she was, you know. You don't expect that from people. You just couldn't imagine her to have any enemies."

Police were still at the scene Friday afternoon. An autopsy is pending.

Neighbor Tasha Moore said a man who appeared to be a salesman, donning dress slacks and a tie, was making the rounds through the neighborhood Thursday night.

Investigators would not say if Somple's home was broken into.

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Anyone with information was asked to call the Simi Valley Police Department at 805-583-6969. Anonymous tips can be made by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-222-8478.