URGENT UPDATE: A Sacramento court has just delivered a shocking verdict, finding Hamdi Bazyan guilty of attempted murder and animal cruelty in a horrifying attack on his parents and their family cat. The conviction comes after a jury heard disturbing testimony about the violent incident that occurred on December 26, 2021.
Authorities report that Bazyan, 30, was charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of attempted murder, one count of animal cruelty, and two counts of false imprisonment. The jury also confirmed allegations of causing great bodily injury and the personal use of a knife during the attack.
During the trial, Deputy District Attorney Alexandra James of the Elder Abuse Unit detailed the terrifying events that unfolded when Bazyan’s erratic behavior prompted his family to call the police. After the officers left the scene, Bazyan armed himself with three large knives, imprisoning his parents in their bedroom.
Witness accounts revealed that he unleashed a brutal attack, using both his fists and a cane against his parents. The violence escalated as Bazyan turned his aggression towards the family cat, stabbing her nine times and attempting to asphyxiate her. His mother suffered severe injuries when Bazyan stabbed her in the torso, while his father endured multiple stab wounds while trying to protect his wife.
In a desperate bid for help, Bazyan’s mother managed to escape to a neighbor’s house to call the police. Bazyan fled the scene upon hearing sirens but was quickly apprehended near the American River bridge.
Both of Bazyan’s parents survived the gruesome attack with life-saving aid, and thankfully, the family cat also survived. The District Attorney’s Office confirms that Bazyan now faces a significant prison sentence, with sentencing scheduled for a later date.
This case has shocked the Sacramento community and raised urgent discussions about domestic violence and animal cruelty. As the legal proceedings continue, residents are left grappling with the chilling reality of this violent incident. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
