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Victim's Life Hung in Balance After Savage Knife Assault
18 Jun
Summary
- Man arrested for alleged Christmas Day knife attack on another.
- Victim suffered potentially fatal head injuries from knife blows.
- Accused faces attempted murder, aggravated assault charges.
A Hillsboro man, Robert Ernest Taylor, has been released on bond after being charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. The charges stem from an incident on December 26, 2025, the day after Christmas. Taylor allegedly attacked a man, striking him three times in the head with a knife during an argument where the victim intervened in a dispute.
Doctors treating the victim stated his blood pressure was critically low due to blood loss, indicating that unconsciousness could have been fatal if not for immediate medical attention. Taylor faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted of attempted murder.
Taylor's legal history includes previous charges for assault, violating a domestic violence protection order, and driving under the influence. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 23, 2026, though such dates are subject to change.
