Demetrius sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder after stabbing girlfriend's daughter in Beach Park Illinois
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2025 6:03 pm
BEACH PARK, ILLINOIS - A judge has sentenced a man to 27 years in prison for repeatedly stabbing his girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter and trying to kill her in Beach Park, leaving her in critical condition.
Demetrius Fisher, 32, of Beach Park, was charged in February 2024 with attempted murder, aggravated battery to a child causing permanent disability, three counts of armed violence, three counts of aggravated battery to a child causing bodily harm and aggravated domestic battery.
He pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of attempted first-degree murder, the most serious charge, and the rest of his charges were dismissed.
A judge approved the plea and sentenced Fisher to 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to the negotiated agreement.
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