Gardhardt, 46, then pushed Arielle into the bushes close to the path, and picked up a rock and struck her 10 occasions within the head “whereas additionally grabbing the again of her hair and smashing her face into the bottom,” authorities mentioned in a press release per NBC Information.
Arielle, 36, additionally reported that her husband took two syringes out of his bag and tried to make use of them on her, however she advised authorities per NBC Information she “was capable of get away from him.”
Per the paperwork, Gerdhardt’s assault solely stopped when different hikers approached the realm. A hiker recognized by police as “Amanda,” mentioned she heard Arielle yelling for assist amid her personal hike.
“Amanda described that the person had a rock in his hand and when he noticed her, he stopped and obtained off of the lady,” the police report, per NBC Information acknowledged. “Amanda recalled that the lady, later recognized as Arielle, acknowledged, ‘He’s attempting to kill me. He’s hitting me within the head with a rock.’”
Amanda’s climbing accomplice known as 911, and after a short foot chase, Gerdhardt was caught by authorities at round 6:10 p.m. native time. He’s being held on bail for $5 million. Arielle was taken to Queens Medical Heart by ambulance in “severe however secure” situation, in line with police paperwork obtained by NBC Information.
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