A mother and her two children survived a stabbing spree in their home in Rockford, Illinois, thanks to the heroic actions of the son. The family was attacked by Christian Soto, who went on a rampage killing four people and injuring seven others. The mother, Darlene Weber, credits her son, Jacob Vollman, with saving their lives. The attacker, Soto, was charged with murder, attempted murder, and home invasion. He admitted to the crimes and claimed to have been under the influence of drugs during the attack.
Weber described the terrifying events of the attack, where she was stabbed in the face after letting her dog out the back door. She screamed for help as Brandy, the dog, attacked the intruder, giving her the chance to escape. Vollman confronted the man and fought him head-on, while Gilfillan, Weber’s daughter, joined the fight and helped to protect her family. The family expressed how they no longer feel safe in their neighborhood but are determined not to let the assailant disrupt their lives.
The survivors described the attacker as having a menacing smile and black eyes, like something out of a horror movie. The family was shocked at the level of violence and bloodshed that occurred in their home. Despite the trauma of the attack and the guilt of surviving while others lost their lives, they are determined to move forward and rebuild their lives. The community is mourning the loss of the individuals who were killed in the rampage, including Jacob Schupbach, Ramona Schupbach, Jay Larson, and Jenna Newcomb.
Soto told police that he had smoked marijuana laced with an unknown narcotic, which caused him to become paranoid and violent. He went to his friend Jacob Schupbach’s house for a drug session, where he ultimately stabbed Jacob and his mother to death. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it is believed to have been fueled by drug-induced paranoia. The community is reeling from the senseless violence and is coming together to support the survivors and the families of the victims.
Weber and her children are recovering from their injuries and are receiving support from the community during this difficult time. They are grateful for the outpouring of love and kindness that they have received and are focused on healing both physically and emotionally. The family’s strength and resilience in the face of such tragedy are inspiring to those around them. They are determined to move forward and rebuild their lives, despite the lasting impact of the attack. The community is coming together to show their support and solidarity with the survivors and the families of the victims.
