UPDATE: A Sacramento court has just convicted Hamdi Bazyan of attempted murder and animal cruelty following a horrific attack on his parents and family cat on December 26, 2021. The conviction, delivered yesterday, comes after shocking testimony revealed the brutal nature of this domestic assault.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, Bazyan faces serious charges, including two counts of attempted murder, one count of animal cruelty, and multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The jury also confirmed allegations of causing great bodily injury and personal use of a knife, highlighting the severity of his actions.
The violent incident began when Bazyan’s erratic behavior prompted his family to call the police. After law enforcement left, Bazyan armed himself with three large knives and confined his parents in their bedroom. Reports indicate he assaulted them with his fists and a cane before escalating his violence toward the family pet, stabbing the cat nine times and attempting to asphyxiate her.
The attack intensified as Bazyan stabbed his mother in the torso and inflicted multiple stab wounds on his father while he tried to protect his wife. In a desperate move, Bazyan’s mother escaped to a neighbor’s home to call for help, according to Deputy District Attorney Alexandra James from the Elder Abuse Unit.
As police sirens approached, Bazyan fled the scene but was apprehended near the American River bridge shoreline. Miraculously, both parents survived the brutal attack, thanks to timely life-saving aid, and the family cat also endured the ordeal.
Bazyan’s conviction carries significant implications, with sentencing scheduled for a later date. This case underscores the urgent need for awareness around domestic violence and the protection of both human and animal victims.
As this story develops, many will be watching closely to see what sentencing measures are taken against Bazyan and how this case influences future discussions on domestic abuse prevention.
