Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend 19 Times in His Sleep
Nov 08, 2023, 12:00 PM
Morgan Taylor Lund, a 22-year-old Wisconsin woman, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for a shocking crime in which she stabbed her ex-boyfriend 19 times while he slept. The court also ordered her to serve five years of extended supervision for an aggravated battery charge and an additional five years of probation for second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Lund had previously pleaded no contest to these charges in August, leading to her sentencing.
The horrific incident took place in Winnebago County, where authorities reported that Lund used a pair of scissors to stab her ex-boyfriend repeatedly as he slept. The victim, who miraculously survived the attack, confronted Lund immediately afterward, demanding an explanation for her actions.
Documents indicate that he exclaimed, "What the f— is wrong with you? Why in my sleep, bro?"
In response, Lund reportedly claimed, "I thought I saw something."
A responding officer arrived at a gruesome scene, where Lund was found with blood on her, applying pressure to the victim's upper chest or right shoulder area. She appeared to be wearing only an oversized blue UCLA sweatshirt.
The relationship between Lund and her ex-boyfriend had been marked by contention and allegations of physical abuse. Although they shared a child and lived together, their daily arguments had escalated to the point where the victim sought to disengage from the relationship, which had ended one to two months before the stabbing.
Despite their troubled history, the victim expressed confusion about Lund's motives for the attack, especially in front of their daughter. According to documents, there had been no recent incidents between them the night before the stabbing. While Lund had previously made threats, there were no indications of threats to his life.
Lund's initial defense was a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. She claimed to have been seeing a dark, non-human "figure" for approximately six months to a year leading up to the incident. Court documents recount her recollection of waking up around 6:30 AM with her baby in the room and experiencing trouble sleeping. She later moved the baby to a playpen in the living room where the victim was sleeping on the couch.
Lund stated that she had a muddled memory of a scenario where she believed her ex-boyfriend was yelling at their daughter. In her account, she saw a dark, ominous figure attacking him and reached for a pair of scissors to defend him. It was only when the victim began screaming and fighting back that she realized she was injuring him. She promptly put down the scissors and attempted to provide first aid.
The court's decision to sentence Lund to prison reflects the gravity of her actions, despite her claims of hallucinations and delusions. The victim's survival and the shocking nature of the crime have garnered significant public attention.
This case serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding mental health issues and their intersection with criminal behavior, prompting further discussions on the need for mental health support and intervention.
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Lund had previously pleaded no contest to these charges in August, leading to her sentencing.
The horrific incident took place in Winnebago County, where authorities reported that Lund used a pair of scissors to stab her ex-boyfriend repeatedly as he slept. The victim, who miraculously survived the attack, confronted Lund immediately afterward, demanding an explanation for her actions.
Documents indicate that he exclaimed, "What the f— is wrong with you? Why in my sleep, bro?"
In response, Lund reportedly claimed, "I thought I saw something."
A responding officer arrived at a gruesome scene, where Lund was found with blood on her, applying pressure to the victim's upper chest or right shoulder area. She appeared to be wearing only an oversized blue UCLA sweatshirt.
The relationship between Lund and her ex-boyfriend had been marked by contention and allegations of physical abuse. Although they shared a child and lived together, their daily arguments had escalated to the point where the victim sought to disengage from the relationship, which had ended one to two months before the stabbing.
Despite their troubled history, the victim expressed confusion about Lund's motives for the attack, especially in front of their daughter. According to documents, there had been no recent incidents between them the night before the stabbing. While Lund had previously made threats, there were no indications of threats to his life.
Lund's initial defense was a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. She claimed to have been seeing a dark, non-human "figure" for approximately six months to a year leading up to the incident. Court documents recount her recollection of waking up around 6:30 AM with her baby in the room and experiencing trouble sleeping. She later moved the baby to a playpen in the living room where the victim was sleeping on the couch.
Lund stated that she had a muddled memory of a scenario where she believed her ex-boyfriend was yelling at their daughter. In her account, she saw a dark, ominous figure attacking him and reached for a pair of scissors to defend him. It was only when the victim began screaming and fighting back that she realized she was injuring him. She promptly put down the scissors and attempted to provide first aid.
The court's decision to sentence Lund to prison reflects the gravity of her actions, despite her claims of hallucinations and delusions. The victim's survival and the shocking nature of the crime have garnered significant public attention.
This case serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding mental health issues and their intersection with criminal behavior, prompting further discussions on the need for mental health support and intervention.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com