Man Accused of Beating Ex-Girlfriend With a Hammer Enters His Plea
The man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend with a hammer plead not guilty today in Natrona County District Court.
32-year-old LaShawn Sidney King is charged with first-degree attempted murder, kidnapping, and two counts of aggravated assault.
If convicted he could be facing life behind bars.
The incident took place on May 6th and began with a 911 call with a female screaming for help. Dispatch used a cell phone tower to find the victim's location.
She was transported to the Wyoming Medical Center to be treated for a fractured skull, multiple fractures to her sinus and left eye socket, and multiple abrasions and contusions.
According to police documents, King lured the victim to see him with a story about him leaving town and needing to make arrangements for a pet they once shared. She agreed and picked King up in her van.
King allegedly began hitting her in the face with a four pound hammer. The victim told police that King said he was going to "light her up" and kill her. When Police asked what that meant, she said that she believed King intended use fuel from a gas can located in the vehicle to light her on fire.
King will be tried at a later date and remains in the Natrona County Detention Center on a bond of $250,000.