A Stabbing in Colts Neck | Full Episode

A woman outwits a young stranger who attacked her in her own home. What will it take to find him? "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
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[@margaretcastell9429]

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[@nomada6789]

You guys should make a special compilation of all of the women who survived a tragedy like this, example this amazing brave lady. 🌸🙏

[@Pamela-ek9cp]

​@@nomada6789 😂

[@stevenguzman830]

​@@nomada6789 😊[

[@m.n5084]

​@@nomada6789😊

[@melissacoury9826]

Thank you SO MUCH to the cousin who had the morals to call in the tip against their relative.

[@christistaggs26]

EXACTLY

[@karaElise330]

They would’ve caught him anyway. They had his dna everywhere

[@amandathompson444]

not necessarily not if they didn’t have his DNA already in the system

[@marivipalomino6975]

More than the parents or himself. He just sees it as a mistake of which he is innocent because the drugs made him do it.

[@sharoncooper5966]

Yes, may God bless her for doing the right thing..

[@Periwinkleblue.]

The mother who tried to help him get away with it and his dad who won't pay the civil suit to the victim is why this kid is the way he is.

[@Mamalee]

This 🙌🏻

[@danielbianchi3479]

Sick parents!

[@Valeria-mq3qn]

These people are the epitome of what’s wrong with humanity.

[@VM-123]

My oldest son who is almost 40 now, he has had mental health issues since he was a teenager. My ex-husband encouraged the abusive behavior toward me and his siblings. I was the one who called the police several times. The police officers were like the father that he should have had for discipline. They were always on my side. My ex husband had a horrible reputation. My son did great for a long time. Then unfortunately, he got involved with a couple of criminal women. It is not ending well. I went to the police about some of the things they were involved in. He is not permitted back in my home or around us. My ex-husband think that's just wonderful. It's very sickening!

[@whitneyferoce4870]

When parents deify their children it creates monster.

[@amosunshine3]

I applaud the cousin that called authorities, and the surgeons that saved that woman's life.

[@AliceA333]

How DARE that woman say its a balancing act to make his sentence because he "had no priors"... he's 16, he hasn't had time to get caught & his crime was MONSTROUS

[@jeanbeans7926]

Good point!

[@LH-gc2si]

I agree. There was an incident with a nife and his brother. So there has been something prior. There is something seriously wrong with that teenager.

[@joyrichardson9794]

@@LH-gc2siTHIS! there is prior history it was happening in his own home

[@jansimmons8914]

@@LH-gc2si I agree

[@oscopin74]

She survived!! Thankfully a story where a victim makes it. Glad you're still with us Donna!! 🙏

[@_Renee2]

Thank you, my heart sank when she did not respond to the 911 operator.

[@gastondraco5906]

Sux

[@oscopin74]

​@@_Renee2 me too.

[@mwhite4976]

My shock when they showed Donna alive!! Amazing! One of the highlights of my day 🤗

[@xmochix604]

Agree!!!

[@debbiej1173]

That boy is a danger to society. He stabbed someone so many times at random and felt nothing about it. His parents are failures for raising him and also trying to hide him after knowing what he did. His cousin was the good Samaritan here.

[@user-vx9bv9es3x]

No : monster🐊.

[@Miamitiger4567]

His parents most likely posted the $760,000 bail.

[@christistaggs26]

Yes,the cousin is a saint

[@evarodriguezalequin5705]

There's an old Spanish saying: "Cria cuervos y te arrancarán los ojos". Raise crows and they will pulled your eyes out. In other words you can raise a child and you can surely be surprised of what they are capable of doing. Unfortunately, parents are not raising children with a structure and base. Religion and faith plays an important part in child's life. With all respect, even though many don't believe in it. As long as you don't go to the extremes. Faith can help immensely. The world, community and society has gotten horrible.

[@jacks1bonnielass]

@@evarodriguezalequin5705 Agree 100%!

[@lrla8657]

So they were able to afford the $700,000+ bail but not a single payment to her!? Fugoff!

[@dancollins8296]

Probably only paid 70k since you usually only have to post 10% if you go through a bail bondsman.

[@afenismama]

@@dancollins8296regardless, still should have paid Donna.

[@RichardWagner-hi4zn]

@@dancollins8296 He didn't "pay", it's just a security. It cost him nothing.

[@lisawentworth6831]

that's sick, can't stand parents that bail out kids and don't teach accountabiity

[@Itzguzman]

@@RichardWagner-hi4znwhat do you mean ‘security’? What’s a security?

[@westcoastgirl]

What a brave strong woman . Calling 911 while under severe trauma , losing consciousness while on the phone. Breaks your heart at the same time you admire her presence of mind , her courage .

[@christinamoran1027]

Well what else was she going to do, give up and lay there and die? Anyone who is still able to physically move after an attack like that is going to to do everything they can possibly do to survive. It’s instinctual, nothing to do with bravery nor courage. You guys are so hyperbolic all the time in these comment sections for no reason.

[@rachmunshine9474]

@@christinamoran1027 well since we can hear the phone call I would say she stayed relatively calm as far as her outer demeanor, so that they could understand her. I think that’s brave.

[@doublebreasted1422]

15 years is not enough. He changed her life and her daughter's life forever!

[@chrissz1762]

He should at least got 30 or 40 years for what he did. He basically got a slap on the wrist for what he did and he won't even do the whole 15 years 85% of it.😡

[@doublebreasted1422]

@@chrissz1762 right!! Then he says he was under the influence of shrooms. If that's so how did he THEN know to change his appearance and go out if town with his family??! Sometimes, people reap what they've sown. I sure hope he's one of those people!!

[@chrissz1762]

@@doublebreasted1422 Agree with you totally.

[@Rj-ov7zd]

Life of the wealthy hope she sues them , 15 yrs ridiculous

[@johnmacdonald-bb2zj]

​@@Rj-ov7zdShe did sue and won $5 million .... but the attempted murderers father so far refuses to pay up.

[@lh7254]

I love how Donna called her scars "beautiful artwork" in recognition of the surgeons who saved her life. It's a moving tribute to the doctors, and a positive way to view her scars.

[@katethegratedcheese]

This woman is so, SO strong 😭

[@samanthanickson6478]

@user-dw4cs4xv8ybut she doesn’t need to look at a scar for that. the fact that she’s alive and has ptsd are reminders of the attack.

[@jenniferh6813]

And she's still attractive, despite the scars.

[@melodiem2408]

Our daughter has a long scar on her chest from open heart surgery when she was 16 months and a scar down her entire back from scoliosis surgery. We have always made sure to tell her how special she is and that her scars tell a story that other kids don’t have. She’s 20 now and has embraced her scars. It’s obviously not the same as being attacked but it is the same in how you look at adversity. Donna is fierce and I like to think our daughter is too!

[@garybrunecz7785]

Physical beauty is only skin deep and you can't buy love, buy you can rent it for a long time.

[@vivelaresistance3239]

I don’t think it’s safe to let this guy out. The lesson he’s learned is not to leave a witness alive again.

[@adrianonate4678]

She is a role model on how to face bad things differently! My full respect to Donna!

[@cinemagirlxoxo]

The fact that the cousin called and turned him in is very telling. Him and his parents have likely been a plague on their family for a long time. I bet they all knew something like this was bound to happen. Im just glad she had the integrity to do the right thing.

[@einienj3281]

They sound like entitled Karens.. I have family members like that, I wouldn't mind giving them up to the cops, if I knew they did something criminal..

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

Great insight & perfectly stated! 🙂💖🏆💎🎯

[@zxy78267]

I agree. I don't what levels the extended family members were aware of as far as his behavior goes, but they had the integrity to call when they thought it was him.

[@thecatatemyhomework]

There's a very good chance that if the son wasn't caught, he might have murdered his parents and brother.

[@underratedunity1528]

Yup and esp because they ran from home to the holiday house suddenly and with cut hair, also major giveaway

[@joseaod15]

When somebody losing as much blood as she did comes to the hospital, medical laboratory scientists cross-match units of blood so that transfusions can happen. Without all the blood transfusions she likely received, not even the most skilled surgeon in in the world would have been able to save her. Shout out to these professionals too, who are often unrecognized for the life-saving work they do. And hats out to this brave woman for showing us her incredible will to live.

[@cc-sb1is]

beautiful statement. 💛🩵

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

Thanks from a ole Medical Technologist!

[@glee_again2594]

Shout out to all who are able and donate their blood for these instances.

[@thequeenofhope4006]

Yes they don't often get credit.i loved how she called her scars art work

[@priscillafuentes8663]

In 1978, I had a hemorrhage. Only 17, years old. I had, had a period for a month. Finally,after passing out at home. My brother rushed me, to the ER. Where a nurse, came out to get a patient, saw me ready to expire. And wheeled me in right away. Immediately, they started, a blood transfusion. Thank you, for whoever donated. I appreciate it.❤

[@Reaper33333]

The kid deserved much more time. It is a shame that someone is allowed to do that kind of damage to someone and only get that small amount of time in prison. He definitely should have at least gotten the full 30 years.

[@painkiller5657]

I love how she was so calm when she called 911. I mean, most people would be losing their mind with torrent of blood is leaking out of them. She was calm, she said what she needs to say and that saved her life.

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

Unbelievable how mommy was covering for him. His parents should be held accountable as well 😑 I applaud Donna strength and humanity, including her recognition to the surgeon and going to talk to inmates 💖

[@lindaarrington9397]

Parents. They don't deserve that title. Evil and should be made to pay

[@Adam-nk8li]

I get that the parents were protecting their kid but damn!! If my kid would have ever done that I would have turned him in but I would support him no matter what

[@FeeBeeBooBoo]

Well said Elizabeth. If not now in prison, where he belongs, he could've easily done this again..... And again. Stay strong Donna ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Naturefan354]

Where is the proof that the parents covered for him though?

[@FeeBeeBooBoo]

@@Naturefan354 If I had time I'd find you a timestamp. Maybe watch again in double speed, or 1.5 as double may be a bit too fast!! PS: you have a pretty name 🤗

[@nursepatience8876]

This is what happens when terrible parents don’t control their spoiled kids. The fact that they hid him is very telling!

[@jeanP924]

Yes these parents need to see the scars their son did and try to hide it and so he never has to pay for what he did. It's beyond disgusting what the parents did. Wouldn't it be ironic if he kills his parents when he gets out of prison. The parents should go to jail with him if they care more about this killer getting away with what horror he committed

[@monicadonnelly4991]

He’s not spoiled he’s a psychopath

[@DanielFoster-fp4zq]

Why and how does a kid take on such an absurd level of criminality? Murderous behavior was so far from my 16yo thoughts it didn't even exist in another universe. This is completely nuts in context of being raised in relatively privileged home and societal environments.

[@mjones4458]

I agree and they should have been prosecuted

[@nursepatience8876]

@@monicadonnelly4991 Or a combination of both

[@DR-mq1vn]

Donna is a phenomenal woman! She turned her tragedy into something positive! She survived for a reason! Also, those surgeons were miracle workers! Thank you for saving Donna!

[@jeanatai78]

Kudos to the cousin for giving the tip. Shame on his parents for trying to cover for him.

[@jeanbeans7926]

Parents should be held accountable too when the offenders are under 18. This teen madness has got to stop.

[@rationallyruby]

Yup! The cousin had more integrity than the whole family put together!

[@stephaniezuniga5157]

He should be in jail for life. No possibility of parole. 😠

[@thuandao4243]

Failed system….should be 30+ years minimum.

[@kRomani-gh4ws]

Take him to the gallows

[@xmochix604]

Agree! Wtf is 15 years!

[@truth_hunter]

I would have gave him the death penalty. She suffered so much and she would have died if she wasn’t so healthy and strong.

[@tessaducek5601]

Murderers rarely receive life.

[@auntyshakira747]

Those surgeons who saved Donna are skilled heroes. Donna is an incredibly inspirational Woman.❤

[@fredajordan5704]

Aunty So very true.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

Credit the ambulance crew more than anyone/ people (and Donna herself). Few people in the world would have survived this. I know I wouldn't have.

[@lennarthagen3638]

Because they are wealthy?

[@paulinemwangi7560]

Amazingly great

[@anellawrites]

And still stunningly beautiful.

[@TheSuperZufan]

Wow! She's the poster child for courage. The fact that she took something was meant to end her life and turn it into something that gives life by creating the support group speaks volumes about her character. She even speaks to prisoners and the police alike using her life to teach and enlighten. Hats off this incredible woman. I'm so inspired by her and will never forget her story.

[@zb611]

That woman is meant to be here, her strength & perseverance is admirable. I hope each day is better then the last for her & her daughter ❤

[@rhifunke6664]

Mushrooms !? Okay… you have a bad trip, you’re hiding in a closet, not stabbing an innocent mother. That woman is a goddess. Even through trauma she’s dedicated her life to others. 💜

[@McPierogiPazza]

Yeah, that bad trip excuse was pathetic

[@echidnaspikes8563]

IKR. Salts maybe, but even then it's too much for a "bad trip"

[@mitrasinchan]

Nope. There are people who have psychotic breaks after consuming these things. It doesn't affect everyone the same way.

[@lennarthagen3638]

Trauma traumA trauma Jesus fakkkin Christ that all people talk about? TRAAAAAAAAUMA!!!

[@eyeruhl74]

I've only giggled on shrooms

[@cheetoesgal5229]

What a thoroughly disgusting mom who protects her criminal son!!! She's part of the problem. Her kid gets 15 years? 😡😡😡 Not nearly enough!!!! But kudos to the cousin who called in and reported him; she did what the enabling mom should have done.

[@valerie8555]

EXACTLY..

[@ymrgjrjrejm7437]

Who is going to be next from this young evil

[@olivecbe9657]

The cousin definitely had morals

[@badimp2010]

I doubt she'll be invited to their house for Xmas anymore.

[@kayleytwenter]

@@badimp2010i wouldn’t want to be invited to an XMAS with a family that supported a killer

[@fee9971]

This was one of the scariest episodes bc not only was God on her side, she made it clear that she was guided and helped by possible spirits up those steps. God bless her! This was so disheartening but thank goodness was she took her pain and continued to help others through their pain! She’s amazing! God bless her and her family!

[@irmagoncalves1915]

Her strength and determination to live reminded my so much of Alison Botha, a lady here in South Africa who was abducted by two guys, they raped her, stabbed her, disemboweled her and then slit her throat and she managed to crawl basically to the nearest road for help almost just on her knees because she had to hold her nearly cut off head on her shoulders with one hand and keep her intestines in with her other hand and she SURVIVED!!!! They sent both those pricks to jail for life. Alison also started her own campaign for survivors of this nature here in SA. You are a super strong lady Donna, I'm glad you survived your attack

[@puterishehnaz]

What an incredible woman. Her 911 call was unexpectedly calm and oozing with strength and resolve. It was like she was reporting a horrific crime instead of being the one who had just experienced it. I wish her and her daughter all the best. Powerful, strong women. Love and light

[@Ca31_Buff]

I was surprised about that too. If she didn’t mention she was stabbed in the call, I would never guess her life is on the line at that moment.

[@piteusx8440]

Strong woman.

[@kendramiles7891]

She doesn’t know how she made it up the stairs to the phone. His name is GOD!

[@BeppyCat]

That operator seemed a bit TOO calm for trying to wake a dying woman

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

She had a child (daughter) to live for.

[@labrador-fx3fb]

15 years is NOT ENOUGH. HE DESERVES 30 years!

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

He deserves life in prison. If someone can break into your home in the middle of the night, and stab you to death for no reason (even though she survived, most people wouldn't have), they deserve life in prison.

[@selena11807]

He deserves life without parole!

[@davidb2206]

D.p. Quit reacting with WEAKNESS! The criminals love your weakness.

[@lisawentworth6831]

he will still be a young man when he gets out. He can commit a lifetime more of crimes...smh

[@aanderson7772]

LIFEEE …CUZ WHEN COMES OUT ….90 % HIS GONA DO TO SAME FOR ANOTHER INOCENT PEOPLE

[@hollyx6371]

What an absolutely incredible and inspiring woman, I'm literally in awe at her strength.

[@PianoGesang]

It's so incredible, it's almost beyond belief. She's over the top.

[@estikekry6720]

Donnas friend is absolutely amazing! I hope she can live many years and have this trauma behind her.

[@noradaly1]

The mother should be arrested too. Shameful horrible parent and child. Disgusting.

[@Persephone549]

Obstruction of justice exists for this reason. Why she wasn't charged too I'll never know.

[@mohamedmnissar238]

Why

[@Naturefan354]

There is no proof that she knew he did it.

[@dominikaksiazek7177]

It would be tricky to find the evidence to convict her.

[@brittanysasmrworld4309]

I feel like no matter how good you raise your kids, they gonna do what they wanna do anyways. I've seen some people have the most wonderful parents and they were still doing illegal and dumb things. There's peer pressure all types of stuff that make people do what they do so you can't always blame the parents

[@udontevenwannaknowbruv]

That kid deserved way more than 15 years. And to claim that drugs made him do it? I’m glad he was dumb enough to go out without any effort into hiding his identity and leaving his dna everywhere. Shame on his parents as well

[@happytrails699]

I am sick of the excuse drugs made me do it. So what?? You chose to take the drugs so either way you will pay for what you have done. Our justice system is against the victims and favors the guilty.

[@skycloud4802]

Drugs can alter brain chemistry and behaviours for the worse, there no denying that. Although it's still no excuse. He still chose to take them, so he deserves full responsibility for it. He should be locked up much longer.

[@tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916]

​@@skycloud4802Drugs really do change how somebody thinks, again, as stated above, he still did it and should be in prison for it, but the effect on somebody's thoughts is profound. I've done a bit of drugs, including meth twice and it changed my way of thinking for like 2 or 3 weeks after the fact. I can't put into words how it was different, but thinking back on it now really concerns me and now I don't even drink or anything because I hate not having total control over my brain at all times.

[@rhondadavis1483]

@@tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916 good for you…ppl want to deny that it does change your thoughts and scrambles your brains. But that doesn’t matter at all when a crime is committed. They are accountable.

[@MermaidDolphinNYC]

Having worked in law, I can guarantee you of he was a black or brown youth he would have been locked away for decades if not life.

[@WindDancer435]

I agree with Donna in that him spending a little under 13 years in prison for all that she endured is NOT justice.

[@jeannecorbett7326]

I really admire Donna for taking the worst thing that could ever happen to a person and doing something good by forming a group for survivors of terrible crimes. She is a strong individual!

[@jgiza8888]

So the "kid's punishment" is a few years BECAUSE he did not finish the job.... What a messed up Justice System. Can anyone guess what this guy is going to be like when he gets out?

[@Persephone549]

It's not like he was struck by his conscience and decided to stop. It was a sheer miracle he didn't succeed in killing her, but none of it was by choice. He should have been sentenced as though he had finished it because we all know that was the plan. Failed justice system strikes again

[@Naturefan354]

Well they aren't going to give someone the same amount of time as someone who actually killed their victim. He also was 16 and took a plea deal and plead guilty so he got less time too for taking a plea deal

[@moondancerose7930]

Hardened and angry, more of a socio/ psychopath? Lord, I hope not....

[@Monk-eee]

Bundy

[@MermaidDolphinNYC]

Having worked in law, I can guarantee you of he was a black or brown youth he would have been locked away for decades if not life.

[@Snowythegoodestboy]

Imagine a quiet night in your home, minding your own business and some rotten kid comes and almost stabs you to death for no apparent reason. Sick world, be careful people, always check before opening your doors no matter how safe your neighbourhood is. So relieved Donna made it. Her friend talking about her PTSD made me cry. Her story inspires me and teaches that we can still go on after horrific things have happened to us. Hope she heals inside and out.

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

that's why i love living in a free, constitutional carry state! someone trying this at my home would never make it off my porch, much less to a courtroom or prison! 🔪☠️

[@guywiththebottle]

@@montanaelkwhisperer1744 And suddenly more guns have been entered into the equation. More druggies with guns now.

[@maryanne7161]

He would have gotten in through the window anyway (which he was attempting) had she not opened the door!

[@Snowythegoodestboy]

@@maryanne7161 yes you guys not having bars on your windows always baffled me, I am from India and we cannot imagine a home without barred windows.

[@Snowythegoodestboy]

@@montanaelkwhisperer1744 i guess i finally understand the gun laws in the U.S. now.

[@melmel6167]

The mother and daughter look so much like twins. I thought they were the same person when I just started watching it. OH, WOW! I am glad that she survived.

[@fayeray6797]

What a terrible human being he is, clearly raised by the like. Donna we are all so proud of you.

[@sageisrage]

Wow so judgemental

[@Sigyn_Shay]

⁠@@sageisrageI’ve seen you commenting in different threads on this video, and excuse me if I’m wrong, but it seems as though you are defending the kid that perpetrated this stabbing. I really hope that’s not the case. If so, please get help.

[@sageisrage]

@@Sigyn_Shay Yes, I am defending him but not what he did.

[@ohhipeter]

@@sageisrageyou his mom huh? You’re a crappy parent

[@sageisrage]

@@ohhipeter I’m not his mom. I just have empathy

[@joyclymer7377]

No one can understand the trauma that Donna has dealt with unless they have actually lived it. From my experience of someone just trying to break into my home, I can’t tell you the many nights I laid awake seeing shadows that I felt was someone standing there in my bedroom. It’s frightening and paralyzing. You are a super hero Donna.

[@praxym9293]

Thankfully someone who understands my experience. People tend to think you are overreacting or crazy when they are told that's how it feels.

[@HopefulInterventions]

Exactly!!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I bet it was, geez. Hopefully things are a lot calmer and safer for you these days.

[@ca8944]

Hope you have a gun and/or big dogs now!

[@joyclymer7377]

@@ca8944 I did have a pistol and I was telling the 911 operator that I was going to shoot him if he got in.

[@cariannaclarke1481]

Sharon was so sweet. The way she went out of her way to change the way she interacted with her like everyday little interactions just to make sure she wasn’t scared or triggered is the sweetest thing. Honestly a beautiful person. The bells on the keys rlly got me. I had to say something x

[@HavaWM]

Agreed! ❤❤ Such a good friend. 🥰

[@sheribrougham4863]

Totally agree. I have ptsd. It's so sweet of her to do that so the triggers don't activate.

[@Ca31_Buff]

This is so meaningful! (Sharon is my mother) thank you so much!

[@elliesaailem777]

My mom was admitted to hospital. I heard her saying my name at the same time (as I found out later). I knew something was up and just prayed for her. The love we have for our people is strong and amazing

[@LanaAndJen]

That is so kind of her family to do things to not trigger her PTSD like announce themselves coming around a corner or coming into the garden and jingling their keys so she knows it’s them…some people don’t understand trauma and it sounds like she has a supportive family. Also, am I the only one who wants to know what happened to her cat?

[@lynnreeves7748]

Yeah..I think you're the only one worried about the cat

[@jessicacooper2993]

​@@lynnreeves7748no she's not. I want to know too

[@darkclouds27]

I always wonder what happens to the pets. I wish that part would be included because they are family too.

[@PianoGesang]

Yes, I guess you are the only one. As for me I cater to the cats that have allowed me to live with them side-by-side ))

[@missmicheleeexo2269]

His parents totally knew and tried to help cover it up. They should be charged as well. My entire life growing up my parents always told me "We will fight to the death for you if you're in the right. But if you're in the wrong, you're going to face your consequences." In turn, I taught my daughter the same exact thing. I was never one of those kids that were taught growing up that they can do NO wrong and the parents will always bail them out. I knew if I ever got arrested for something that I did and was in the wrong, not to even bother calling my parents. They for sure would have left my sorry behind sitting in the jail cell all night.

[@jeanbeans7926]

Good point. Parents of minors should take part of the consequences of what they've wreaked on society too!

[@sasharaj]

It's a failure of love: love for your errant son dictates that you NOT enable the son's escape from the consequences of his criminal, even callous, actions. Could it be that parents enabling naughty children bear much of the responsibility for making of their children little/big monsters? Coddling bad boys and bad girls is like adding fuel to a fire.

[@coreypatrick7230]

Nothing worse than a parent never holding their child accountable for anything especially if in the wrong

[@teresah4972]

Donna is a beautiful person inside and out. She’s strong, intelligent, caring and a true warrior!

[@rachellbanks503]

The fact that this young boy committed a crime like this, entering someone’s home, and stabbing them repeatedly for no reason and using disgusting profanity towards the woman he assaulted, SCREAMSSSSS sociopathic, psychopath and so young. Yea, he is definitely a danger to society, he needs some help and prison time!!!!

[@LittleKikuyu]

Or maybe just a short drop and a sudden stop 🙈 Sorry, cases like this infuriate me tremendously.

[@just.j5302]

...agree with the prior poster ^^^^^ There is NO cure for psychopathy, or certain personality disorders...NONE.

[@davidb2206]

There is no "help" but the d.p. and a body bag. Quit being WEAK!

[@ritawallace-reed7500]

Prison for life. He is not going to change for the better.

[@magneticjanet]

These teenagers that commit these heinous crimes should never be released. I knew it was wrong to hurt someone at the age of six. These teens know what they are doing. They do not deserve to “ever” live among us. It’s infuriating that he will be released at some point!!

[@llbb110]

Exactly!

[@CasLee]

The unfortunate truth is that most people like him exhibit warning signs extremely early into their childhood development. The wilfully delusional parents who ignore these red flags should be held accountable too once their kid inevitably harms or kills somebody.

[@yossarian1385]

Yep. That murderous rage is still in him & prison will probably grow it. He's a clear and present danger to the community. 30yrs minimum.

[@anellawrites]

Rich people have a different justice system than the rest of us.

[@moquilla1]

Why did you put ever in quotation?

[@cyndiadawsonhammonds93]

Someone explain to me why she has not received any money. That's the least his parents could do. It says they're very very wealthy. We need more Donna's in the world. The artwork she said made me cry. Wow my story. To think mushrooms caused a child to act like a monster. Unbelievable

[@cops4robbers663]

I think it said she got a $6 million settlement. Correct me if I’m wrong

[@DennisSnuffy]

@@cops4robbers663they haven’t paid her a cent

[@gentleeyes]

I believe a lot of criminals can be rehabilitated, but not a psychopath like this. He should never be let out. He will definitely do this again or even worse.

[@Ontheroxxwithsalt]

Donna is a beautiful woman. She looks younger now than before the attack. I'm so HAPPY she survived! I hope she reads the comments one day and sees how many people are thankful she is still in this world being an inspiration and showing the strength of a mother who, even on the edge of the precipice, will fight with everything to survive for their child. There is NO LOVE like a mother's love for her child.

[@TobyIsAWoman]

"Donna says that the physical scars that remain are a reminder of the surgeons who saved her life." I almost cried after hearing that,what an amazing perspective to have. May the universe bless her for using her trauma to heal others. *Edited to change "God" to the universe because it's clearly a trigger for a lot of people. Go debate somewhere else. This isn't about what you believe, it's about her.

[@Persephone549]

That hit home for me. Because I, too have scars from when surgeons saved my life with 3 emergency surgeries ans I've felt so self conscious about them and like I'm disfigured as a result. Mayne some day I, too can see mine as art like she does. Hit me right in the feels when she said that and kinda stunned me in a good way.

[@carolynw3602]

@Knowledge Is Contagious Pass It Around But God has given people free choice and free will, and they the ones who chose to sin. One day this pyschopath will directly face God's justice , and he will get exactly what he deserves, for eternity.

[@oldhickory4686]

@user-dw4cs4xv8y Then that's your choice and your loss. I just saw a story on an 8 yr. old girl that has a degenerative eye disease, and she just became blind as an 8th grader. They showed the love and compassion her fellow classmates had for her, and you know what that girl said? " I thank God He gave me sight to see the world and my family for a time." I hope you change your mind.

[@oldhickory4686]

@user-ex1is2td2b She will be in heaven and you won't. I'm afraid you're the one that's blind.

[@oldhickory4686]

@user-ex1is2td2b You sad you were once a believer in God, so you should be able to answer all those questions yourself. You're the one claiming moral superiority over God by judging Him as evil, and proclaiming yourself as good. I don't care if you mock me or whatever you say, we all have an appointed day, and we just don't stay in the ground.

[@damien2339]

It infuriates me that this spoiled brat raised in a wealthy family targeted a single mother who tried to make ends meet. Those rich people are pure evil.

[@joancarrino890]

Parents should be in jail for raising a murderer

[@cynthialangley7338]

Incredibly brave woman. Totally inspiring. ❤️

[@PinheadFTW]

Donna has HUGE balls of steel. What a woman. Uncredible, absolutely mindblowing. So glad she survived and is doing okay for the most part, hopefully she overcomes PTSD and lives a happy further life!

[@llbb110]

It has nothing to do with balls though.

[@keesdevreugd9177]

Donna must have had lost a third of her blood at the time she called 911. That's nothing short of a medical miracle.

[@locngo]

15 YEARS???? Is this a joke or what? a sick joke

[@Kari.F.]

We see this a lot. Someone makes a vigorous and enthusiastic attempt at murdering someone, and is then richly rewarded for failing to reach their goal. It was pure luck for her that she survived. It's disgusting that he was rewarded for a survival that he tried his best to prevent.

[@sngray11]

Clearly the cousin was on the only family member with any morals or values! Thank goodness Donna survived such a senseless, ruthless, and heinous attack. 💗 But we need harsher sentences for these monsters. smh.

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

That young man shouldn't see the light of day - he is a danger to everyone that comes in contact or lives close to him. It's insane to allow him Parole or Bail in any form!

[@MermaidDolphinNYC]

Having worked in law, I can guarantee you of he was a black or brown youth he would have been locked away for decades if not life.

[@MyOwnPersonalFantasy]

​@@MermaidDolphinNYCTrue.

[@a.m.3719]

I love how they keep calling him a kid

[@joefillicetti1165]

This has to be one of the strongest and amazing woman I have ever heard about. God Bless her and her daughter for doing what they have done after and for the strength during all of it.

[@wolfspade1646]

This woman just emanates confidence. You can tell just from the fact that she intentionally wears a lowcut blouse here, where everyone can see the scar.

[@funsize69]

I think it's more that she's chosing not to hide them

[@gardensofthegods]

Maybe the material touching the scar feels really weird .

[@thecatatemyhomework]

Could be she always wears low-cut blouses, but it would be logical that she did it for the show.

[@ql6746]

She looks great and I’m so inspired by her!

[@legitbeans9078]

So beautiful and brave

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

Donna, her daughter, the detective, her friends, family, & the cousin who reported the perpetrator- all beautiful women, inside & out, who bravely continue to make a difference in this world. 💖🕊

[@LittleKikuyu]

Yes!! I was so impresses with all of these gorgeous, caring folks. Makes you believe in the good in people again ❤️

[@Pellegrineanita]

That horrible child should've got life without parole, Donna is scarred for life. What he did to her is unforgivable, it was her inner strength that helped her to survive..he might've been 16 but it takes some crazy person to do what he did....the sick brat

[@stancexpunks]

“How did you get up those stairs?” “Divine intervention.” More like… adrenaline?

[@FernVert]

I have stairs in my home. I'm of average health and some days I'm out of breath when I clear the second flight. This woman's indomitable spirit, sheer determination and fierce love for her daughter getting her up that staircase has me in awe.

[@Memg007]

Divine intervention as she mentioned 🙌 thank God!

[@calliekent6811]

When he said going to prison was the hardest thing he'd go through in his life ? Wasn't it knowing that he nearly killed someone and what he'd put her through?!! It made me have zero sympathy for him

[@PianoGesang]

When he stabbed her he said something to the extent of "Die beach". That's when I knew right then and there that whatever the motive was, no sympathy could ever emerge.

[@Pellegrineanita]

I've lived in fear but he was my boyfriend and I later wondered how lucky I was to survive. Donna is absolutely amazing and brave, a very stong woman, not just physically but mentally, the determination to survive, her thoughts of her daughter giving her the strength, my son gave me the strength, he was 5... I am so glad that Donna survived and is able to talk about it, god bless her, Kirsten is the double of her mum.. 2 beautiful women xx

[@susiesue3141]

Wow! Unbelievable that he got out on bail and only 15 years in prison!

[@suetownsend1656]

What a miracle that she survived. And how much alike she and her daughter are. Amazing women.

[@gaylegoodman9097]

What an inspiration Donna is! It is incredible that she survived, and with her strength, is now helping other survivors. Thank you so much, Donna, for all you do 😊.

[@terisasam5604]

So glad for her. She is a miracle to have survived to bring this monster to justice.

[@staceywolfcheek1640]

Donna you are a true inspiration. God bless you!

[@ColeYounger16]

I can't believe how calm the victim, Donna, was during this whole thing. I am proud of her, glad she's alive. Thank God she has her daughter to support her. As for the stabber, he should have gotten way more time that's a joke.

[@Persephone549]

That was my first thought. I went through a near death scenario myself with a messed up surgery that should have been low to no risk. Tldr. I spent 14 days in the hospital many of those in the icu and also have ptsd. It was 3 years ago and I still can't look at or talk about the place that it happened at without a severe breakdown. How she was so strong to not break is beyond me.

[@Naturefan354]

She probably went through therapy and he was only 16 and took a plea deal so they really wouldn't give him more time because it would deter future perpetrators from taking guilty plea.

[@zenobiadecrespin7561]

The strength of this mother and daughter is incredibly inspiring! Wonderful story telling.

[@vintageseafinds7208]

God Bless Donna and her Family!🤍💙💚💝

[@killakay732]

wow this is crazy... i'm from this are of NJ & colts neck is regarded as a beautiful , wealthy town where crime is low. this is proof that bad ppl can go to any neighborhood and wreck havoc. Donna is beyond strong & she has so much fight in her ! so glad she made a full recovery

[@PianoGesang]

I believe she will never recover. It's naïve to think otherwise, sorry.

[@wolfhound45]

So much respect for this incredibly strong woman.

[@urahotmess]

That cousin was upset that they crashed her honeymoon. Glad she contacted the police. Also, glad Donna survived.

[@shelm-b8p]

Donna you are amazing. Your strength is remarkable and not only did you help yourself but now also others. And thanks to the cousin for speaking up.

[@brittneyirvine3918]

I have a very similar story. The woman who stabbed me lives down the road (within 6 miles). A complete stranger but neighbor.. she is asking the state of California to release her early, and they gave her a court date. 😱 Only got 16 years to begin with. I was her 2nd random stabbed (aka hate crime), her family filmed it (luckily for me in the end, the investigaters used it in court) she was only out of prison for 2 months from her first release to when she did it again to me. Stabbed 7 times, cut from my ribs to my pelvis, my leg and arm still hurt, still have problems 6 year later (now). She had absolutely nothing to give, I never sewed, I lost my home, car, bills that didn't get covered by the "victim witness program". I'm STILL dealing with what she has done and she is being looked at for release.

[@TeamCat1128]

I think we know why the younger brother had the knife. It was to protect him from his older brother who had likely been tormenting him his entire life, with parents who did nothing to protect him. Glad he’s safe now, as is Donna, and the community.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I’m sure you’re right about that. The older kid is a psychopath.

[@roya340]

Donna is a strong woman, with a spirit like gold. She is truly amazing. I wish her a good long life in the absence of grief and a hardship.

[@open3256]

Life in PRISON would be JUSTICE

[@scottd1903]

Did not think she survived when they played her call at the beginning. Amazing, she pulled through

[@maggiehight7850]

I loved the ending where she says, "this is artwork".. gave me goosebumps for all her strength and doesn't let the scars hide and shamed.. you are an inspiration to all!!

[@shanao6115]

This entire community is a perfect example of how to keep each other safe. If you see something off, call the police. If your gut tells you something is off, call the police. I'm so tired of seeing videos where a person saw or heard something vital and doesn't come forward for days/months/years.

[@Oliver-Closeoff]

Or if she had a husband to protect her in their home instead of being a single mom.

[@rebeccahuntress4617]

Parents were a complete failure. I'm so glad this lady survived.

[@kRomani-gh4ws]

The parents gave him the DNA keep an eye on the brother

[@zxy78267]

@@kRomani-gh4ws But, a judge awarded Donna $5 million dollars, and they haven't paid a dime of it.

[@kRomani-gh4ws]

@@zxy78267 unbelievable that's probably the law of declaring bankruptcy??

[@LadyVoldemort]

I hope the younger brother turn up to be a good person. He witness a valuable lesson of what will happen to a person with anger and drugs with his own eyes. The example of what NOT to do/be in life is his own brother (and probably parents, too).

[@TheMomseloc]

Parent shaming is so stupid. I have 6 brothers and sisters. ALL raised by the same parents in a very stable environment. We all range from career criminal to a goody-two-shoes. Do you blame my parents for the career-criminal? Or do you praise them for raising a Goody-Two-Shoes?

[@surferxblood]

That kid is a complete sicko!

[@frantrictantric]

A scar is a sign of strength . . . The sign of a survivor.

[@lindagoward6613]

Donna, you are a warrior! You survived the evil . Your strength and perseverance pulled you through this horrific experience. God Bless

[@renayeblack5906]

God bless Donna, her precious daughter and her wonderful friend ( that would shake the car keys). I am so very grateful Donna is a survivor & is helping others, who also survived violent crimes. Thank you, 48hrs!

[@Riana_K9]

Wow, what a wonderful woman. Thank God so much that Donna survived. Salute!

[@Monk-eee]

WOW the so called "kid" who stabbed Donna should have been in jail for minimum 20 years! He knew stabbing someone's deadly! The fact he just came into her home and casually attacked her, Imagine if he got into someones car they would be stabbed too. His parents are pathetic as well- trying to hide his crime... SHAMEFUL FAMILY...

[@ronyalemerrill]

HOLD THE PARENTS ACCOUNTABLE. PERIOD. These kids had zero discipline and clearly learned tgat they had no consequences to their violent behaviors. The fact that the police had been to the house for disputes amongst the brothers speaks volumes.

[@ymrgjrjrejm7437]

Agree

[@jeanbeans7926]

Yes! We need to start demanding that parents of minors be held accountable too!!!

[@susankoehler2883]

So very proud of the mother. She is an inspiration for others. Prayers she becomes stronger and stronger.

[@rustypetesengines6687]

Love and best wishes to you Donna, and your lovely daughter. From Pete in England