In the aftermath of a violent attack that left her paralyzed from the neck down, a Santa Clarita YouTuber reflected on her healing journey and her efforts to maintain the emotional drive needed to keep herself motivated as she fought to regain her ability to move despite doctor’s expectations.
Santa Clarita Attempted Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty After Stabbing Brother, Sister-In-Law
A Santa Clarita attempted murder suspect returned to court Thursday and pled not guilty after an attack last November which left his sister-in-law partially paralyzed.
On Thursday, Guadalupe Albarran, 27, pled not guilty to attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and violating a restraining order, said Ricardo Santiago, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon involving a knife on the 24100 block of Arch Street in Newhall, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at the time of the incident.
Newhall Woman Left Partially Paralyzed By Attempted Murder Attack On Road To Recovery
Left partially paralyzed from being stabbed several times by her brother-in-law, Erika “Bird” Martinez surpassed doctors’ expectations by taking her first steps since the incident this week, only two days before her perpetrator’s arraignment on Wednesday.
Martinez and her husband were stabbed repeatedly by her brother-in-law in an altercation in November 2020, but her road to recovery suggests that partial paralysis may not be a permanent obstacle.
“When man says you can’t, God has other plans,” Katy Porta, a Martinez Family GoFundMe organizer, said in an update posted on Monday. “Please share this link on your social media. Help any way you can. Thank you for the continued support. Every cent is being utilized for treatment.”
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