Man accused of intentionally stabbing wife more than 20 times at Mesa apartment, police say
PHOENIX - A 32-year-old was arrested after police said he stabbed his wife at least 24 times at a Mesa apartment complex, according to officials.
What we know:
The stabbing occurred at a complex near Greenfield Road and University Drive at around 4:30 p.m. on July 11.
A woman was found with serious injuries "that appeared consistent with stab wounds," and was taken to a nearby hospital. On July 12, officials said the victim was stable with non-life-threatening injuries.
At the scene, Mesa Police detained a man, later identified as 32-year-old Nathaniel Gotham, who was later booked for attempted second-degree murder.
In Gotham's initial appearance in court on July 11, officials said he stabbed the victim around 24 times, with the majority of the wounds to the head, neck, and face. The woman has defensive wounds on her hands.
Gotham reportedly admitted to intentionally stabbing his wife, and told law enforcement that he wanted to hurt her and make her stop talking,
According to officials, he admitted to a history of domestic violence, allegedly choking the wife several years ago.
Nathaniel Gotham's initial appearance in court on July 12.
What we don't know:
Officers did not release information regarding the events leading up to the stabbing, or the victim's identity.
What's next:
Gotham is being held on a $500,000 bond.
This remains an ongoing investigation.
Map of the area of the stabbing.
The Source: Mesa Police Department