A Campbell County jury convicted 24-year-old Bryce Stamper of assault and strangulation on Friday, finding that he attacked his ex-girlfriend at her home badly enough to fracture bones in her face. Jurors recommended a 12-year prison sentence, and Stamper is set to learn his fate at a November 10 sentencing hearing.
According to WKRC, the attack happened on December 28, 2024, when Stamper showed up at his ex-girlfriend’s Campbell County home. Prosecutors said he was furious after seeing a social media picture of her and her friends wearing pajamas to a local VFW post.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said Stamper punched the woman in the eye and used his forearm to choke her during the confrontation, per the station’s report. The injuries were severe enough that she needed surgery to have metal plates inserted to repair fractured bones in her face.
Jury’s Recommendation Heads to November Sentencing
The jury that convicted Stamper on Friday also recommended he serve 12 years behind bars, the same report notes. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 10, when a judge will determine the final outcome…