Oregon hammer attack suspect walks free after woman refuses to testify without mask in court A man accused of hitting Heather Fawcett with a hammer requested she appear with no mask. She said no, resulting in a Yamhill County judge dismissing the case. Author: Katherine Cook Updated: 7:23 AM MST February 1, 2021 YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. — Heather Fawcett is living in fear in Yamhill County. That’s because the man once convicted of hitting her in the head with a sledgehammer walked out of prison on Monday. "Last thing he said to me was, ‘I'll kill you and your dog someday,'" said Fawcett between tears. "I just have to be careful, be aware, carry mace and hope."