Philly Man Wanted for Fatal Stabbing of Girlfriend in A.C. Casino

The search is on for a 59-year-old Philadelphia man wanted for the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend in Atlantic City over the weekend.

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner says Frank E. Lee has been charged with murder and is currently wanted by law enforcement.

Tyner says that Atlantic City Police responded at 9:45 Friday night to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for the report of a deceased woman found inside hotel room. Sharon Whaley, 57, of Philadelphia was found dead, likely as the result of multiple stab wounds.

An investigation led to Whaley's boyfriend, Lee, being charge with murder and weapons offenses. He is not in custody.

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Tyner's office is asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800.

There has not been any information on Lee's whereabouts.

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