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“That’s me,” Zion T.*, 22, said after the arrest. Police had previously shown him video footage from near the crime scene, which showed he could be identified. T. is said to have killed the walker Lauren H. († 29). The New York Post reported on the case.
The researchers counted 15 knife wounds in the chest and back. In addition, injuries to hands and arms. Apparently she tried to defend herself as best she could. The skincare technician was walking a popular hiking trail near Phoenix, Arizona, on April 28 when she was “accidentally attacked,” according to police spokesman James Hester. “I think she was able to fend off the attack and escape, but her injuries were so bad she didn’t get very far,” Hester explained.
Knife attacker faces death penalty
The police met T. “not far from the crime scene”. According to prosecutors, his DNA was found on the shoe of the murdered woman. There is also “evidence by phone”. What that means, the public prosecutor’s office does not disclose. According to initial findings, Lauren H.’s body showed no signs of abuse. It is unclear what the motive for the attack could be.
Ex-elite soldier Zion T. is known to the police. In 2020, he committed armed robbery. He was released in November last year after serving his sentence. He recently lost his job. He had behaved aggressively towards employees.
Now the suspected knife attacker faces the death penalty. Bail was set at $1 million. (nad)
* Names known
Source: Blick
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