Police: Men tried to remove housemate's arm tattoo, face attempted murder charge
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This photo combo provided by Wicomico County sheriff's office shows, from left, Paul Hurst and Cary Edwards. A Maryland judge has ordered two men held without bond on charges of attacking a housemate and trying to forcibly remove a tattoo from his arm. Investigators say 33-year-old Paul Martin Hurst of Hebron, Md., and 35-year-old Carey Lee Edwards of Williamsburg, Va, savagely beat the victim, then tried to carve and burn a tattoo from his arm. Wicomico County sheriff Mike Lewis says all three men are affiliated with the Juggalos, a cult fan base of the rap-metal duo Insane Clown Posse that the FBI has described as ganglike. Lewis says the suspects thought the victim disrespected the Posse and didn't deserve to wear the tattoo. (AP Photo/Wicomico County sheriff's office) (The Associated Press)
Two men face charges including attempted murder after officials say they attacked a housemate and tried to forcibly remove a tattoo from his arm.
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said Wednesday that the 31-year-old victim of Monday's attack had his right arm amputated below the elbow and is in critical condition.
Investigators say 33-year-old Paul Martin Hurst of Hebron and 35-year-old Carey Lee Edwards of Williamsburg, Virginia, savagely beat the victim, then tried to carve and burn a tattoo from his arm. A judge has ordered them held without bond.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Lewis says all three men are affiliated with the Juggalos, a fan base of the rap-metal duo Insane Clown Posse that the FBI has described as ganglike.
Lewis says the suspects thought the victim disrespected the group and didn't deserve the tattoo.