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Man accused of stabbing wife in the back while she slept, Miami-Dade deputies say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Pratapsinh Thakor allegedly stabbed his wife in the back while she slept, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. A 75-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted felony murder and domestic violence.
A 75-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted felony murder and domestic violence. Pratapsinh Thakor allegedly stabbed his wife in the back while she slept, according to the Miami -Dade Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 1 a.m.
when Thakor entered the bedroom and began the attack. His wife woke up and begged him to stop, but he continued, eventually punching her with a closed fist. The victim managed to get the knife away from Thakor and escape to call for help.
Authorities arrived and took Thakor into custody. He now faces charges related to the incident. Further details about the case are available from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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