Stabbing Suspect Makes Clay County Court Appearance

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Published on January 6 2021 3:57 pm
Last Updated on January 6 2021 3:57 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

A Flora man charged with multiple stabbings was in Clay County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.

40-year-old Shane Highsmith is accused of stabbing three individuals during an altercation on December 27 at the Oyo Motel/Rodeway Inn in Flora. Clay County State's Attorney Andrew Koester said authorities are still investigating the motives that prompted the incident.

Highsmith is facing a Class X felony count of attempted murder, as well as two counts of aggravated battery and a count of felon in possession of a weapon.

Highsmith is next due in court on January 13 for a preliminary hearing. He is being held on $500,000 bond.

Koester said all three of those stabbed are out of the hospital.