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The Florida teen whoallegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend multiple timesin a parking lot, causing her to become paralyzed, was stalking and harassing her prior to the alleged attack, according to reports.
According to theFlorida Times-Union, loved ones identified two of the victims as Madison Schemitz and her mother, Jaclyn “Jacki” Roge.
Madison and her mom left the restaurant to avoid Pearson and were allegedly attacked seconds later in the parking lot, per the warrant.
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Pearson allegedly assaulted Madison from behind and held her down while he stabbed her approximately 15 times, according to authorities, citing a witness.
He was also accused of creating fake accounts on social media to harass Madison and making suicidal statements toward her, per the station.
“In April 2023, the defendant reportedly began to follow and harass the juvenile victim,” the arrest warrant states.
Speaking with the outlet, Madison’s sister, Tatiana Cruceta, said the stabbing has left the athlete paralyzed, but the family is optimistic she will recover.
“Madison is a fighter, you know. She’s going to make it through this, and I know she is going to walk out of this hospital.” Cruceta told the outlet, adding that Madison has already undergone multiple surgeries.
“There were some issues in the past after they’d broken up, where he was threatening her safety,” Cruseda alleged, per the outlet. “My mother was looking to get a restraining order against him, so this was definitely premeditated.”
It’s unclear if Pearson entered a plea to the charges or retained an attorney to comment on his behalf.
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source: people.com
