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Mom Survives Fiancé's Scissors Attack, Daughter Called 911
31 Oct
Summary
- Mother of two survived a violent scissors attack by her fiancé.
- Her 11-year-old daughter bravely called 911, saving her mother's life.
- The victim has launched a fundraiser to find a safe new home.
A harrowing incident unfolded earlier this month when Emily Byles, a mother of two, was allegedly attacked with scissors by her fiancé, Zachary Velasquez, who has since been arrested. Byles recounted the terrifying assault, stating her fiancé intended to end her life. Her 11-year-old daughter's courageous call to 911 was instrumental in her mother's rescue.
Upon arrival, officers found Byles covered in blood. She sustained multiple stab wounds and a cut artery, miraculously surviving the ordeal. The family's home is now unlivable due to the extent of the blood. Byles is recovering from facial wounds requiring stitches, while her daughters are staying with her sister.
Despite the ongoing trauma, Byles has initiated a fundraiser to secure a safe two-bedroom home for herself and her children. She expressed deep gratitude for her daughter's bravery during the terrifying event, acknowledging the dispatcher's praise for the child's composure. Byles is halfway to her fundraising goal, seeking support to help her family heal.
