Whew, ROOMIES! Sometimes, a comment can spark an unexpected reaction. But one alleged exchange between two friends in Illinois reportedly took a turn that landed one woman in serious legal trouble. Now, Cynthia Denise Dear is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged altercation that investigators say escalated over a remark about her hair.
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Hair “Fuzz” Comment Allegedly Sparks Threatening “Dirty South” Remark
According to reports from Decatur Radio and CBS affiliate WCIA, the incident allegedly happened on the morning of October 11 after Dear’s friend commented that her hair had “fuzz” in it. Court documents cited by WCIA reportedly indicate that a witness told police the comment was not intended to provoke or insult Dear, but she allegedly became upset and responded with a threat about giving the woman the “dirty south treatment.”
Illinois Woman Allegedly Stabs Friend Over “Fuzz” Hair Comment
The victim reportedly told police that she began walking home after the exchange. Dear allegedly got out of a truck and struck her before returning to the vehicle. The victim continued walking awayfrom thetruck. Dear allegedly approached her again and pepper-sprayed her in the back of the head. She then reportedly jumped onto the victim’s back. According to the police report, the victim said she saw Dear holding a can of pepper spray during thestruggle. She also reportedly saw a silver knife with a black handle.
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The altercation reportedly continued until the victim managed to shrug Dear off and pin her to the ground. However, she soon realized she had been stabbed. A witness reportedly noticed blood on the woman’s chest and ran to a nearby Burger King to seek help. Responding officers later observed a fresh laceration on the victim’s upper left chest. Paramedics transported her to a local hospital, where doctors stitched the wound.
Cynthia Dear’s Alleged Confession And Felony Charges
Police reportedly located Dear inside the truck later that evening. Investigators allegedly recovered a bloody knife from inside the vehicle and found a can of pepper spray on the ground nearby. While at the police station, Dear reportedly asked about the victim’s condition before allegedly telling authorities, “I didn’t mean to stab her. It was a mistake.”
Dear, 44, has been charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery, according to court records. Thecharges include allegations of using a deadly weapon, causing great bodily harm, andcommitting the allegedoffense in a public place. She is currently being held without bond at the Macon County Jail. Dear is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on October 28. The allegations have not been proven in court.
