Crime & Law

Toddler Stabbed By Unfit Suspect

9 Oct to 11 Oct
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Blanco was arrested and charged but he was found incompetent to stand trial, according to court records viewed by the Globe.

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Daily Mail9 Oct

Nelson Blanco, 46, was arrested after stabbing a two-year-old girl in the face and her mother during an unprovoked attack at a bus stop in Providence, Rhode Island. The toddler remains hospitalized fighting for her life, while her mother sustained injuries but has been released from the hospital. Police revealed that Blanco had previously been found unfit to stand trial for similar attacks on children in 2003. He…

Toddler girl fighting for life after being stabbed in face by stranger at bus stop who cops say was previously ruled unfit to stand trial after stabbing two other children →
New York Post9 Oct

A 2-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being stabbed by Nelson Blanco, 46, who also attacked her mother on Wednesday in Providence, Rhode Island. Both victims were hospitalized with stab wounds; the mother has been released but her daughter's life is still at risk. This incident follows Blanco’s previous charges including stabbing two 7-year-old boys and a domestic violence arrest, despite which he…

Toddler ‘fighting for her life’ afer attack by maniac who went free after stabbing two other kids: cops →
Fox News11 Oct

Nelson Blanco, 46, is accused of stabbing a 2-year-old girl in the face while she was in her stroller at a bus stop in Providence, Rhode Island. The toddler’s mother also suffered a stab wound but recovered after treatment. This incident recalls Blanco’s previous involvement with the law for similar attacks on two children over two decades ago and his repeated findings of incompetence to stand trial. Police…

Toddler stabbed in face, suspect previously deemed unfit for trial in attacks on 2 children: report →

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  1. 9 Oct

    Blanco was arrested and charged but he was found incompetent to stand trial, according to court records viewed by the Globe.

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