A disturbing case from Wisconsin has ended with a long-term mental health commitment after a woman attacked her father during what authorities described as a severe hallucination episode.
What Happened in the Incident
The incident took place in Stoughton, a town near Madison, on July 1, 2025.
The accused, Jamie Anderson, 34, walked nearly 16 miles to her father’s home early in the morning.
According to investigators:
- She arrived around 5 a.m. and rang the doorbell
- Told her father she wanted to stop hallucinating
- Asked him for a hug
Moments later, the situation turned violent.
Violent Attack Inside the Home
Police say that after a brief exchange, Anderson suddenly attacked her father with a knife…