On August 3, a 28-year-old man in Middletown lured a woman to his apartment under the pretense of giving her a massage and violently attacked her with a large kitchen knife. The assailant stabbed the victim repeatedly in the back of the neck, torso, and eyes, causing extremely serious injuries and the loss of one eye. Police found the suspect at the scene still holding the knife and subdued him. Investigators discovered cleaning items nearby, including a mop, bucket, and bleach, which officials said could indicate an attempted cleanup and suggest premeditation. Bail was set at high amounts and the suspect was returned to custody.
A shocking case shook the city of Middletown, New York, after a man attacked a woman with a knife - a woman he had met through a dating app. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on August 14, 2025, that 28-year-old Reggie Florence faces charges of second-degree attempted murder and two counts of first-degree assault. The attack happened on August 3, when Florence convinced the victim to come to his apartment under the pretense of giving her a massage.
According to court documents, Florence used a large kitchen knife and stabbed the victim repeatedly in the back of the neck. You may also like: Tragic End of the "Narco Barbie" in Chile: She and Her Two Children Die The assault didn't stop there - the man continued stabbing her in different parts of her body, including her torso and eyes. As a result, the victim suffered extremely serious injuries, including the loss of one of her eyes.
When police arrived at the scene, they found Reggie Florence struggling with the knife still in his hand, next to the gravely injured victim. Officers managed to subdue him and secured the crime scene. Nearby, investigators found a mop, a bucket, and bottles of bleach - suggesting a possible attempt by the suspect to clean up evidence. Authorities noted this detail could strengthen the case for premeditation.
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