Thief River Falls woman charged with attempted murder after trying to cut child’s throat

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Bond is set for a Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat on Sunday morning.

When officers arrived at the home, they say all of the juveniles in question were safe in a vehicle.

They encountered 34-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh standing outside in very little clothing.

Bond was set at $500,000 with no conditions for Stoutenburgh.

She is charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder Without Intent and 2nd Degree Assault.

Court documents show Stoutenburgh tried to cut the child’s neck but the knife was too dull.

She went downstairs and sharpened the knife and said her children were freaking out.

It was the same knife that had been used the day before to put down a sick duck.

She says she tried to drop the knife but could not and told the children they had to leave and gave them the keys to the vehicle.

At the ER she says demons inside of her took over and she threatened to kill her kids.

Her husband arrived at home and gave deputies consent for a search.

They found a knife with what appeared to be blood on it in the kitchen sink.

Investigators say the young victim reported that Stoutenburgh had attempted to cut his throat and he had apparent marks on his neck.

Stoutenburgh is due back in court on Monday.