Ex-boyfriend 'stabs teen softball star and her mum' before cutting own throat
An 18-year-old man allegedly launched a frenzied attack on his ex-girlfriend and her mother before cutting his own throat.
Spencer Pearson is accused of repeatedly stabbing 17-year-old Madison Schemitz, a high school softball star, and her mother, Jacki Rogé, before attempting to take his own life at a restaurant near Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday (June 3).
The troubling encounter occurred while Madison, Jacki, and a friend were having lunch at the restaurant at around 4.30pm.
They noticed Pearson standing nearby, causing immediate fear among the trio.
Reports suggest that Madison had broken up with Pearson, who had previously threatened her with violence - her mum was trying to get a restraining order taken out against him.
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Fearing for their safety, the group swiftly paid their bill and headed towards their car to distance themselves from Pearson.
Witnesses said the 17-year-old girl was stabbed more than a dozen times (First Coast News)Before they could reach their vehicle, Pearson intercepted them and allegedly launched a frenzied attack, repeatedly stabbing both Madison and her mother.
The chaotic situation only ended when Kennedy Armstrong, a brave bystander, heard the screams and rushed to intervene.
Pearson then turned his aggression towards Armstrong, allegedly stabbing him in the arm and severing multiple tendons.
He subsequently inflicted a self-inflicted stab wound to his throat in a suicide attempt.
All four were taken to hospital. Currently, Pearson and Madison Schemitz are in critical condition in hospital.
Madison and Jacki were having lunch (First Coast News)Authorities from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office are prepared to charge Pearson with attempted murder if he survives his self-inflicted injuries.
Since the tragic incident, a GoFundMe page has been established to assist with Madison Schemitz's extensive medical expenses.
The young athlete has already undergone multiple surgeries following the attack. The campaign has received an overwhelming response, raising over $60,000 in donations.
An update shared by Jacki Rogé on the GoFundMe page provided insights into the victims' conditions.
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The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit will continue their investigation (First Coast News)"I am about to go into surgery; my hand's muscles were severed from the bone," the update read. "Madison has 2 chest tubes and a spinal cord injury, but she's a fighter. Just please continue praying for her."
The St Johns County Sheriff Department said in a statement: "This incident was a targeted attack by Pearson who was known to the primary victim. Two other individuals were injured when they intervened to render aid to the primary victim.
"Should the suspect survive his self-inflicted injuries, he will be charged with multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.":
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