Woman accused of stabbing homeowner with boxcutter sentenced to 20 years
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A Donaldsonville woman arrested in connection to a break-in was sentenced to 20 years for attempted first-degree murder and home invasion.
Peggy Valentine, 44, was arrested by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office after a female victim was found with stab injuries on May 4, 2022.
23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky L. Babin’s office said the victim was asleep in bed when she was stabbed with a boxcutter. The victim was reportedly taken to the hospital and treated for multiple stab wounds.
According to the district attorney’s office, Valentine confessed to the stabbing and the break-in.
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Valentine was found guilty by an Ascension Parish jury in October 2023 and sentenced to 20 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served on March 26.
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