A Nevada man pleads guilty to stabbing his romantic rival

• Efraín González Magaña was arrested in Nevada.
• He stabbed another man.
• Police believe the motive was jealousy.

Efraín González Magaña, driven by jealousy, brutally stabbed a man with a knife in Douglas County, Nevada.

He believed his girlfriend was cheating on him with his victim.

Now, he could face six to 15 years in prison.

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Police responded to a report of a stabbing

On the morning of November 14, 2022, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about an altercation on the 800 block of Mica Dr. in the Indian Hills neighborhood.

The caller told operators that a man had been stabbed multiple times in the chest and needed to be urgently transported to the hospital, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in its preliminary report accessed by MundoNow.

Officers arrived at the scene and found the victim, coordinating his airlift to Renown Medical Center via Care Flight helicopter.

He survived, but details of his condition have not been released.

What did Efraín González Magaña do?

Efraín González Magaña, the main suspect in the stabbing, was arrested that morning.

He made no comment about the incident and was held in county jail on charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. His bail was set at $125,006.

Two days after the attack, on November 16, 2022, prosecutor Patrick Ferguson stated that the incident stemmed from Gonzales Magaña’s unfounded belief that his girlfriend was having an affair with the victim.

González’s defense focused on highlighting his good reputation, behavior, and service to the community since he moved there 20 years ago.

Efraín González Magaña led a peaceful life

«He has significant ties to the community and all evidence indicates he has led a law abiding, peaceful life.,» attorney Brian Filter toold local media during his initial hearings.

The prosecutor’s response was emphatic.

«Given the unprovoked nature and extreme danger, and the fact that there were prior incidents expressing this unfounded jealousy, the defendant is a danger to the community, especially the cohabitant,» Patrick Ferguson stated.

Since then, Gonzáles pled guilty to attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon during his last hearing, held on April 27 at the East Fork Justice Court.

He could face a fine in addition to jail time

In addition to prison time, Efraín González Magaña could face a fine of $10,000.

Furthermore, he will not be allowed to have contact with either the victim or the woman, with whom he has a child.

He would also be prohibited from carrying any type of weapons.

Authorities have scheduled his next court appearance for June 18, at which time the survivor of the attack will speak in court.