Mass woman who attacked ex-husband with ax sentenced

December 17, 2015 11:13 am

By News Staff

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A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attacking her ex-husband with an ax in front of their son.

47-year-old Julie Rabinowitz of North Attleborough, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years, one year to serve in jail and one year on home confinement.

Police say Rabinowitz hid in Mark Schenkman’s minivan. She was allegedly wearing camouflage clothing and a mask.

Police say she didn’t know her 11-year-old son was in the vehicle, and tried to restrain him by putting him in a chokehold. He was able to get away and warn his father.

Police say Rabinowitz chased Schenkman into his dental office while swinging the ax. They say he got the weapon away from her before authorities arrived.