South Carolina man hid in ex-girlfriend’s shower and put knife to her head in alarming ‘prank’ to ‘lighten the mood’: police

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South Carolina Man’s “Prank” Goes Horribly Wrong

A recent incident in South Carolina has left many shocked and disturbed after a man’s attempt at a “prank” took a dark turn. Jackson Collum Arnold, 25, allegedly hid in his ex-girlfriend’s shower and emerged with a knife when she arrived home late at night. The situation quickly escalated, with Arnold using a pair of his ex’s bike shorts and a hat to partially conceal his identity, while he was naked from the waist down.

Collum Arnold allegedly hid in his ex-girlfriend’s shower and then emerged with a knife when she got home early Sunday in an alarming attempt to “prank” her and “lighten the mood.” SACDC

The victim reported that Arnold held a knife to her head, pretended to slice her throat, and even choked her during the ordeal. She feared for her life before realizing that the attacker was her former boyfriend. Arnold claimed that he was trying to “surprise” her and “lighten the mood” after a fight earlier that night.

Police found Arnold’s underwear in the bathroom, indicating that he was indeed the intruder. He was arrested on charges of assault and battery, first-degree burglary, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Police lights outside the victim's home — The victim accused Arnold of holding a knife to the side of her head, and when she pushed him away, he pretended he was slicing her throat, though the knife didn’t touch skin. Christopher Sadowski

It was revealed that Arnold went to great lengths to carry out the prank, including parking far away from the victim’s property and leaving his cell phone at home to avoid being tracked. The victim’s family, who lived in the attached house, was unaware of the incident until the police arrived.

This disturbing “prank” serves as a reminder of the importance of boundaries and respect in relationships. What started as an ill-conceived attempt at humor quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal for the victim. Arnold’s actions have serious consequences, and it is crucial to recognize the impact of such behavior.