The Brief

A jury has found Nicholas Matthew guilty of first-degree attempted murder for an unprovoked stabbing attack on a trail at Point Defiance Park last year.

The victim, Victoria Nizzoli, suffered severe injuries, including multiple stab wounds to the face and neck, requiring urgent medical care.

Matthew, who represented himself, remained silent during the trial and was believed to be fleeing to Taiwan before his arrest.

TACOMA, Wash. - A jury has reached a guilty verdict in the attempted murder trial of Nicholas Matthew , who is accused of ambushing Victoria Nizzoli on a trail at Point Defiance Park last year.

Nicholas Matthew in court after a jury found him guilty of first-degree attempted murder.

The backstory:

The conclusion of the trial follows testimony from a trauma

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