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Deandre Wilkins (Tennessee Department of Corrections).
A Tennessee man is facing a potential prison sentence of over ten years following his conviction for stabbing his pregnant ex-girlfriend ten times, an incident marking his third alleged assault on her during a single summer.
Deandre Wilkins, 36, was found guilty of aggravated assault on Monday, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Wilkins is now facing a 15-year prison term, with sentencing slated for May 1. Initially arrested on charges of attempted murder and domestic assault, a grand jury later indicted Wilkins for aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping, though he was acquitted of the latter charge.
The case dates back to an incident on the evening of September 20, 2024, when Memphis police were dispatched to a parking lot on Havana Street, located on the city’s south side. Upon arrival, paramedics discovered the victim with multiple stab wounds and swiftly transported her to a hospital. She later recounted to detectives that while she was walking with friends, Wilkins approached her, struck her in the face, and then launched his brutal attack, according to a criminal complaint.
During the assault, Wilkins allegedly brandished a kitchen knife, stabbing the woman repeatedly while uttering, “I told you I was going to get you.” She survived the harrowing ordeal and subsequently identified Wilkins from a photo lineup. The pair had dated for roughly a year before ending their relationship a few months prior to the attack, during which time the woman was pregnant with his child.
This violent episode was reportedly the third instance of Wilkins assaulting the woman within a span of three months. On July 24, 2024, he allegedly struck her in the face multiple times and stole her purse. The victim did not report this earlier incident immediately.
On Aug. 5, 2024, Wilkins allegedly held the victim and her four kids captive in their apartment. A criminal complaint said Wilkins punched her in the mouth and threatened to kill her if she tried to leave. He also allegedly picked up a kettlebell weight and said “I will smash your face in if you try to leave!”
Cops arrested Wilkins on charges of aggravated assault, domestic violence and four counts of false imprisonment. The victim also told detectives about the July 2024 incident, and they tacked on charges of robbery and domestic violence, records show.
Wilkins paid the $60,000 bond to get out of jail, but a judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest on Aug. 20, 2024, after he failed to show up for a court appearance in another case, records show. He was arrested after the stabbing and has been in the Shelby County Jail ever since. Prosecutors say he has previous convictions for aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, aggravated robbery and burglary. Wilkins is on probation, according to the Tennessee Department of Corrections.