Woman allegedly slashed boyfriend’s throat with hunting knife on Thanksgiving Day
12/05/2025 5:00 pm PST
MESA, Ariz. (TCN) -- A 52-year old woman is in custody after allegedly slashing her boyfriend’s throat, calling 911, and confessing to detectives.
On Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 27, Tamala Rudeseal allegedly called 911 and told them she had slashed the throat of her boyfriend of 11 years.
KPNX reports Rudeseal could be heard saying, “I’m sick of what you do to me. Today is Independence Day” on the 911 call. According to court records obtained by the outlet, she allegedly also said, “I’m ready to go to jail.”
When officers arrived at the home, they found a man suffering from a deep wound that stretched from one ear to the center of his neck, according to court documents obtained by Arizona’s Family.
A large hunting knife was found at the scene, and Rudeseal was taken into custody and charged with attempted second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon, KPNX reports.
The man, who has not been named, underwent emergency surgery and spoke with detectives, Arizona’s Family reports. He claimed he was awakened by a sharp pain in his neck and thought he was going to die. He reportedly controlled the bleeding with a shirt until first responders arrived at the home.
Rudeseal was also interviewed by detectives and reportedly told them she hoped he was dead.
KPNX reports Rudeseal told detectives that her boyfriend did not do anything around the house and sat around drinking and smoking.
Rudeseal’s bond has been set at $1 million.
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