A woman in Texas was brutally attacked and left for dead in a field, her throat slashed, by a man who was still wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the incident.
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Roger Gonzalez, was apprehended in a San Antonio residence the following day. According to the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office, Gonzalez allegedly beat and stabbed the victim during the assault, leaving her "rolled up in plastic" in a pasture.
Miraculously, the woman was discovered alive several hours later by authorities on the side of the road. She is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
The shocking aspect of this case is that Gonzalez was reportedly wearing an ankle monitor during the attack. The Atascosa sheriff's office confirmed this disturbing detail. Gonzalez has been charged with first-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony. A justice of the peace subsequently increased his bail from $40,000 to $275,000. As a result, Gonzalez remains in county jail, unable to post bond.
The motive behind this heinous crime remains unknown, and authorities are continuing their investigation. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether she had any prior connection to Gonzalez. The community is left grappling with the shock and horror of this senseless act of violence, as they await further updates from law enforcement.
In a world where technology is meant to enhance public safety, incidents like these raise questions about the effectiveness of ankle monitoring systems and the need for stricter regulations.
As reported by the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office, Gonzalez's ability to commit such a violent crime while being monitored is deeply concerning. The incident serves as a stark reminder that even with the presence of tracking devices, individuals with malicious intent can still cause harm.
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