A Mississippi man attacked a woman with a box cutter. He’s headed to prison
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- The judge sentenced the Hattiesburg man to the maximum sentence for the 2022 attack.
- Stone County deputies arrested Aultman after locating him with blood on his face.
- The victim survived deep neck wounds and provided key testimony in court.
A Mississippi man is headed to prison for 20 years following his conviction for aggravated assault for attacking a woman with a box-cutter-style knife, District Attorney Crosby Parker said in a news release.
Circuit Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced the offender, Kristian Lee Aultman, 44, of Hattiesburg, to the maximum sentence for the crime.
Assistant district attorneys Dustin E. Uselton and Haley Broom prosecuted the case.
According to the prosecutors, the investigation began after Stone County sheriff’s deputies responded to a September 13, 2022, report of a “violent attack” on a woman on Magnolia Road in the Lumberton community.
After the attack, the victim ran to a nearby neighbor’s home, who provided emergency medical aid to the victim while they waited for deputies and medics to arrive at the scene.
As a result of the assault, the victim suffered from deep cuts to her neck.
The victim was later taken to Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg for treatment.
Deputies arrested Aultman after spotting him walking on Highway 26. At the time, prosecutors said Aultman had blood on his face. Authorities found the box-cutter-style knife he used in the attack in his pants pocket.
In the release, Uselton described Aultman’s acts as “egregious” and asked for the maximum sentence for the crime.
The judge later described the crime as “the most serious type of case you can have without it being a homicide” the release said.
“This case is a testament to the dedication of our law enforcement officers, the skill and speed of the medical professionals on scene and at Forrest General Hospital, and the strength of the victim who survived a brutal attack and bravely faced her abuser in Court,” Parker said. “We are grateful to the Stone County sheriff’s office, emergency responders, and everyone who played a role in securing justice. Because of their efforts a violent offender has been held accountable.”
