Bronx man allegedly tortured stepdaughter by ramming needle-like object through her nose into brain

BRONX, N.Y. (TCN) – A 29-year-old man allegedly stabbed his wife and tortured his stepdaughter by jabbing a needle-like object into her brain, according to authorities.

On Dec. 10, the Bronx County Office of the District Attorney announced Joshua Burnside was indicted on charges of attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder, assault, and other related charges for the alleged Oct. 22 attack on his wife and stepdaughter. Neither has been named by officials.

According to court documents obtained by WPIX, on the evening of Oct. 22, Burnside stabbed his wife, 31, in the stomach after an argument and then pushed her outside and locked her out…

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