| January
28, 2002 |
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| Man's
Throat Cut; Hensleys Facing Charges |
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Two Morganton men are facing
charges of first degree burglary and assault with a deadly weapon with intent
to kill after allegedly cutting the throat of a Morganton man and threatening
to kill his family.
Joseph Harold Hensley (right), 34, of 1965 Baird Circle is accused of cutting
the throat of George Setzer, who resides at 4118 River Road in southern Burke
County. The incident was reported to the Sheriff's Office at 11:45 on
Saturday night. |
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| According to Detective Andrea Whalen, Setzer
reported he and his wife, Amy Reid were inside their residence when he noticed
a vehicle pull into the driveway. Joseph Hensley reportedly came to the door
and asked if he could use the bathroom. Setzer told him to use the woods behind
his residence. |
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Joseph Hensley's brother,
Sammy Lee Hensley (right), 32, of 3278 Port
Street reportedly exited the vehicle and approached Setzer on the porch,
placing the blade of a pocket knife against Setzer's throat. Joseph Hensley
allegedly also produced a pocket knife and threatened to kill
Setzer.
Amy Reid reportedly walked out onto the porch and the Hensleys
told her they had guns and would kill her and her child if she tried to use the
telephone. |
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| Setzer and Reid were held at knife point for
several minutes, Whalen stated. The two ran after another person fell out of
the vehicle and distracted both of the Hensley suspects. |
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| Whalen said Setzer and Reid attempted to
slam the door of the mobile home, but the Hensleys forced the door open and
came inside, where a struggle took place. During the struggle, Setzer's throat
was cut. His neck injury was described as superficial. Setzer also sustained an
injury to his wrist. |
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| Sammy and Joseph Hensley fled the residence in
an older model gold vehicle, which was later stopped on Highway 18 South by
sheriff's deputies. Joseph Hensley reportedly ran from officers but was quickly
apprehended. Sammy Hensley was charged with assault on an officer after
allegedly striking a deputy in the face during the arrest. |
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| Sammy Hensley was placed under a $25,000 bond
with additional charges of second degree kidnaping and resisting, obstructing
and delaying an officer. He has a first court appearance today. |
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| Joseph Hensley was jailed under a $1,000 bond on
the misdemeanor charges, with service of several felony warrants pending. More
charges may be forthcoming, Whalen said. |
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