ST. CLOUD, Fla. – St. Cloud police said Wednesday the department’s investigation revealed the man suspected in a violent stabbing of a 9-year-old girl was the only individual involved in the attack.
Detectives say they’ve obtained conclusive and detailed statements from the child, the child’s family and witnesses at the scene.
Investigators also reviewed forensic evidence and say when combined with the interviews, all evidence supports that Jahsean Hodge was the sole suspect involved in the stabbing, according to a news release.
Officers responded to a “violent assault and stabbing” call on May 5 where they found the child with stab wounds to her face and body.