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Ocala Woman Accused of Blinding, Stabbing 83-Year-Old Stepfather Is Jailed on Attempted Murder

An arrest affidavit describes a confession that points to long-held intent to kill.

Overview

  • Deputies say Jennifer Gill, 45, attacked her stepfather in an Ocala home by spraying soapy water into his eyes and striking him with dull bread knives and his cane.
  • The victim was taken to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in stable condition with multiple stab wounds, reportedly 12 with seven to the back of the head.
  • According to the arrest affidavit, Gill confessed and said she had thought about killing him for years, adding that she wished the knives had been sharp.
  • Marion County deputies say they found probable cause and booked Gill on attempted second-degree murder at the Marion County Jail.
  • Family told detectives the man has mobility issues and described him as kind, and the outlet reports Gill has a criminal history dating to 2005.