In early May, a woman in South Carolina had recently ended a romantic relationship with a former partner. After the breakup, she alleged that he became increasingly fixated on her, and she felt he was constantly watching her. One evening, she went out with friends for dinner and drinks. While she was away, her former partner allegedly went to her home. He reportedly entered through a garage apartment and broke into the main house. He then allegedly removed his clothing and put on a pair of her underwear over his face to disguise himself. He also brought a large knife and reportedly hid inside her shower, waiting for her to get home.
When she returned, she reported that she didn’t notice any signs that someone had broken in. She changed clothes and was about to leave again to go to a nearby house owned by her parents, and her former partner allegedly came out of the bathroom with the panties on his face.
He reportedly walked towards her while holding the knife, and during a struggle between the pair, she knocked the weapon out of his hand. Afterwards, he allegedly pushed her onto the ground and began choking her. According to reports, she was able to pull the underwear off his face, revealing who he was. She ran out of the house and went to her parents’ home to call the police.
It was reported that the man said he had been trying to play a joke on her and lighten the mood so they could talk. He was taken into custody on suspicion of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, first-degree burglary, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. According to reports, the case is pending, and the investigation is ongoing. The woman has also filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of causing her severe emotional distress and trauma.
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