Iowa City Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Alleged Home Invasion, Stabbing
An Iowa City man, Yanser Batista Daby, faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly breaking into his wife's home and stabbing her with scissors. He is also charged with burglary, assault, and violating a protective order.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 12, 2026 — An Iowa City resident, identified as Yanser Batista Daby, has been arrested and faces multiple serious charges, including attempted murder. The charges stem from an alleged incident involving a home invasion and stabbing.
According to the available information, Batista Daby is accused of breaking into his wife’s residence. During the alleged incident, he is reported to have used a pair of scissors to stab his wife. The specific date of the alleged incident was not provided in the summary.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, authorities have also filed charges of burglary, assault, and violation of a protective order against Batista Daby. The protective order status implies a prior legal measure was in place intended to safeguard the alleged victim.
Further details regarding the condition of the victim, the exact sequence of events leading to the alleged stabbing, or any upcoming court dates for Batista Daby were not specified in the provided summary. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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