Jury Finds 'Dream Slasher' Guilty Of Attempted Murder
Defense Considering An Appeal
Posted: 5:27 pm CST February 21, 2003Updated: 5:00 pm CST February 23, 2003
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County jury took about two hours to find Erin Cottrell guilty of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery and false imprisonment.
Erin Cottrell said he was dreaming when he attacked and stabbed his wife last May.Deborah Cottrell (pictured, right) shed tears as the verdict was read. She was sitting with her parents.Neither family wanted to comment after the verdict.
"I think based on the testimony of the experts, this was a good decision," prosecuting attorney David Maas said.The defense said that it is considering an appeal.
Erin Cottrell said he was dreaming when he attacked and stabbed his wife last May.Deborah Cottrell (pictured, right) shed tears as the verdict was read. She was sitting with her parents.Neither family wanted to comment after the verdict. | Video |
Previous Stories:
- February 20, 2003: Accused 'Dream Slasher' Doesn't Remember Attacking Wife
- February 19, 2003: Woman Describes How Ex-Husband Stabbed Her
- February 18, 2003: Accused 'Dream Slasher's' Trial Under Way
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