Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff

California man allegedly tried to kill partygoer with samurai-style sword in Mariposa. Police say suspect Jonathan Bays is armed and dangerous.

Sword attack suspect arrested in Mariposa County, deputies say

A 41-year-old man accused of attempting to kill another man with a sword in Mariposa County has been arrested.

SAMURAI SWORD ATTACK: Man wanted for attempted murder in Mariposa Co. arrested

A man wanted for attempted murder after a samurai sword was used during a fight in Mariposa County is now in custody.Jonathan ...

Mariposa residents on edge as search for sword attack suspect stretches into third day

Authorities are searching for a 41-year-old man accused of attempting to kill another man with a sword, prompting safety ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A weird and macabre samurai sword attack. But strangely not uncommon.

When I heard that a samurai sword-wielding madman attacked a firefighter, severing his hand, I immediately thought of a man long ago with blood-sucking leeches on his fingers. But more on that later.
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Man swings sword at person before trying to burn him with torch, Stockton police say

ANYONE. I WANT TO SEE REAL CHANGE. A 60 YEAR OLD STOCKTON MAN IS SAFE AFTER SOMEONE ATTACKED HIM WITH A SWORD AND A TORCH. STOCKTON POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED ABOUT 3:00 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON ON HIGHWAY 99.