An argument between lovers allegedly turned into a “premeditated” bloodbath in front of their children at a gymnastics meet in Connecticut on Sunday.
Marcus McDaniel, 52, allegedly stabbed the man in the heart and slashed the right side of his head, leaving a six-inch gash in the victim’s skull, CT Insider reported.
McDaniel’s lawyer, Ronald Johnson, said in court that the victim had been blackmailing his client for “a significant period of time” over relationship issues and read out messages allegedly sent by the victim. ” According to local media.
The act of violence took place Sunday in Glastonbury, Conn., after a gymnastics event in front of children as young as third graders.
Blood stains found on yacht of kidnapped American fleeing Caribbean prison: ‘presumed dead’
Marcus McDaniel, 52, was charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, risk of injury to a child and second-degree breach of peace in connection with the stabbing after a gymnastics match in Connecticut. (Glastonbury Police Station)
According to CT Insider, the victim underwent five hours of emergency surgery and was in critical condition.
CT Insider claims, based on a probable cause affidavit, that McDaniel chased the victim around the corner of the Academy Building near City Hall and “fidgeted in his sweatshirt pocket” before firing a 3- to 4-inch blade. ” was allegedly seen on surveillance footage.
Volunteer divers discover human remains in car after 42-year mystery: ‘We went through that pond every day’
“It appears to have been a premeditated attack,” a detective said in an affidavit, according to local news outlets.
McDaniel allegedly grabbed the victim’s shirt and shoulders, and it was clear McDaniel was “attempting to seriously injure” the victim, according to the detective’s affidavit.
Glastonbury Police said in a statement that the vicious attack happened in a hallway outside the gym “with a minor present” at around 11.30am.
On Sunday, a man was stabbed in front of children outside the Academy Building in Glastonbury, Connecticut. (Google Street View)
McDaniel’s attorney said the victim may have been under the influence of extreme mental turmoil due to texts he allegedly sent to McDaniel before the alleged stabbing, and that under Connecticut law he could not be charged with murder. CT Insider reported that the charges could be reduced to first-degree manslaughter.
The judge disagreed, saying the state’s self-defense law requires people to retreat when it’s safe to do so, rather than use force.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Prosecutors and defense attorneys fought over bail. Defense attorneys asked the court to reduce bail to $300,000 for McDaniel, who turned himself in after the stabbing.
The judge denied the motion and set bail at $1 million.
McDaniel is charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, risk of injury to a child and second-degree breach of peace.
