Massachusetts man facing federal charges in fatal machete attack on Appalachian Trail in Virginia
Chilling new details have emerged detailing how a Massachusetts man allegedly attacked a pair of hikers with a machete on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, killing one and severely injuring the other.
Jordan was acting"disturbed and unstable" and was playing his guitar and singing when he approached the group, the complaint states. The female victim ran away after watching the first victim fall to the ground, but Jordan caught up to her as she began to tire, according to the court documents. She then turned to face Jordan, raising her hands"as if to surrender," and Jordan allegedly stabbed her multiple times.Once Jordan was gone, the victim ran down the trail and ran into two hikers, who assisted her for the next six miles into Smyth County, Virginia, where they called 911, according to the court documents.
Jordan was arrested on the trail around 6:14 a.m. Saturday. He had blood on his clothing when he was taken into custody, according to the complaint. A knife was found near the deceased victim's body, according to the complaint.Jordan was charged with one count of murder within the special maritime territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., and one count of assault with the intent to murder within the special maritime territorial jurisdiction of the U.S., authorities said.
"We will continue to work with our state and local partners to bring the perpetrator of this senseless and brutal attack to justice," Cullen added.
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