Newton residents charged with attempted murder

Two Newton residents were charged with attempted murder after a victim was found with stab wounds Wednesday.

Nigel W. Graves, 33, and Lisa L. McConnell, 32, were charged with the attempted murder and willful injury of Scott Auten after authorities were called to 126 E. Fifth St. S. at 7:04 p.m. On arrival, officers found Auten with multiple stab wounds. He was transported to Skiff Medical Center for his injuries where he was treated and later released.

Graves and McConnell were located not long after the incident — one suspect had a knife on them. One of the suspects admitted they were both at the victim’s residence and an altercation occurred resulting in injuries to the Auten.

Graves and McConnell were both taken to the Jasper County Jail. Attempted Murder is a Class B Felony punishable by $25,000 and up to 25 years in prison. Willful Injury is a Class C Felony punishable by at least $1,000 but not more than $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at
641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or
jpierson@newtondailynews.com.