Keyonna Waddell convicted of assault for throwing dynamite at boyfriend

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

A Suffolk County jury found Waddell, 35, of Deer Park, Long Island, guilty after the March 2024 attack that led to her boyfriend's hand and part of his arm being amputated.
Authorities say Waddell threw a handmade stick of dynamite at her sleeping boyfriend following an argument, after previously threatening him with explosives. She faces up to 25 years in prison at her May 27 sentencing.
The Suffolk County District Attorney highlighted the case as a severe instance of domestic violence, emphasizing the dangers of escalation. Waddell was arrested the day after the incident and has been held accountable for her actions.

With a conviction secured, will Keyonna Waddell receive the maximum 25-year prison sentence?

How does a domestic dispute in a safe New York suburb escalate to a dynamite attack?

What critical warning signs were missed before this domestic violence case turned so explosive?

The attacker claims innocence. What alternative story could explain the bedroom dynamite explosion?

Where does a civilian learn to build a bomb used in a violent domestic assault?

Can new intervention models prevent such extreme domestic violence in the future?