Disturbing Macy's Bathroom Stabbing: Accused Woman's Troubling Past and Legal Consequences
A woman named Kerri Aherne has been accused of stabbing a tourist from California in a Macy's bathroom while the victim was changing her baby. Aherne, who had been discharged from a Manhattan psychiatric ward that morning, allegedly entered the bathroom and attacked the victim, causing the baby to fall but not get hurt. The victim's partner reported that she is recovering. Aherne claimed that voices in her head compelled her to commit the attack. She had a history of making threatening statements and had left a hospital in Massachusetts against medical advice. Aherne faces charges of attempted murder and is being held without bail. Macy's expressed sadness over the incident and deferred further inquiries to local authorities. Aherne's next court appearance is scheduled for December 17. If convicted, she could be sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.