ST. GEORGE, Utah — A Utah man is now facing attempted murder, aggravated assault, and other charges after he allegedly tried to stab two people in a home with him.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News, on Friday at 10:38 p.m. they were called to 2042 West 1465 North on a report of a stabbing. When they arrived they found one victim, 21-year-old Ashley Murillo, had been stabbed multiple times in the head, shoulder, hands, and neck with a knife. Another victim, 33-year-old Carlos Padilla was also stabbed in the hand.
The victims and additional witnesses identified the suspect as 22-year-old Elian De Jesus Areas Sierra. Officers say they found Elian at the scene with blood on his hands, face, neck, and clothing. Officers add that Elian could be heard saying, "I love her," and "the knife's in my room."
According to one of the victims, Ashley Murillo, she was sleeping in Elian's room when she woke up to him stabbing her. She reports him saying, "I want to kill you" and "I'm going to kill you." Murillo says there hadn't been any prior argument before the attack and she didn't know what spurred the attack.
The second victim, Carlos Padilla, told investigators that he heard screaming and went to help. He then saw a woman leave the room and saw that she was bleeding. Elian would then allegedly begin attacking Carlos and who grabbed Elian in an effort to stop the assault.
Jose Lopez was also a witness to the alleged attack. He told detectives that he saw Carlos restraining Elian on his bed. Elian at this point was also heard by Jose telling Carlos that he was going to kill him and everyone in the home.
Jose would leave the home and call 911.
When officers arrived on the scene they said Elian's eyes were glossy and bloodshot with a strong scent of alcohol coming from his breath. Investigators also found open containers of alcohol in his room in addition to a bag with what police believe to be marijuana.
Elian was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment prior to being arrested. He is now charged with 2 counts of attempted murder, one count of aggravated assault, intoxication, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being in possession of a dangerous weapon while in possession of marijuana.
This is a developing story. FOX 13 News will continue to provide updates as they are made available.
