Ariz. Woman Allegedly Slit Sleeping Boyfriend's Throat on Thanksgiving, Called 911 and Said, 'Today Is My Independence Day' By Christine Pelisek

An Arizona woman is accused of trying to cut her boyfriend’s throat on Thanksgiving. 

Tamala Rudeseal, 52, was arrested on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with the alleged attack, ABC15 reported. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office tells PEOPLE that her case is “currently under review by our office.”  

Rudeseal allegedly contacted 911 dispatchers around 8 p.m. on Nov. 27, claiming she had slashed her boyfriend’s throat, AZFamily reported, citing court documents.

She reportedly said, “I did just try to murder you,” and “Today is my Independence Day,” according to the court documents, per AZFamily.

Officers arrived at the Mesa apartment complex on South Country Club Drive and detained Rudeseal and rushed her boyfriend to the hospital, per Fox 10.

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According to 12 News, the victim had a slash on his neck from his left ear to the center of his neck.

At the scene, officers found a large folding hunting knife, per 12 News.

During an interview with police, Rudeseal allegedly said that she told the victim, “I’m going to slice your [expletive] throat,” per court documents, 12 News reported.

When asked if she tried to kill her boyfriend, Rudeseal allegedly told officers, “Yes. God, I hope he is dead; it’d be a favor to me, his wife, and his children,” per AZFamily.

She allegedly claimed the victim didn’t “do anything around the house,” according to 12 News, citing court documents.

The victim allegedly told officers that Rudeseal often got depressed around the holidays and they had gotten into an argument earlier, according to 12 News.

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