Man Accused of Slashing 8-Year-Old Girl’s Neck with Beer Bottle at Pizza Restaurant
- Nichalas San Souci, a 24-year-old man, appeared in district court on May 19, 2025, accused of attacking an 8-year-old girl at Saggio's pizza restaurant in Albuquerque.
- The attack took place on April 25, 2025, while the girl and her family were preparing to place their food order, and San Souci stated she was "in his way."
- San Souci allegedly smashed a beer bottle over the girl's head and slashed her neck, causing multiple lacerations that required 19 stitches, with witnesses aiding until emergency personnel arrived.
- San Souci has entered a not guilty plea to charges including severe child abuse causing serious injury and aggravated battery involving a weapon, with legal analyst John Day noting that a conviction could result in a prison sentence of up to 25 years.
- The case remains under investigation while San Souci is held without bond, and the victim’s father describes the family as extremely lucky the injuries were not worse or life-threatening.
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Man Slashes 8-Year-Old Girl's Neck With Broken Beer Bottle At New Mexico Pizza Restaurant
A man from Albuquerque, New Mexico, is accused of attacking an 8-year-old girl with a broken beer bottle at a pizza restaurant, according to KOAT. 24-year-old Nichalas San Souci allegedly smashed the bottle on the child’s head and slashed her neck. This incident occurred at Saggio’s on 107 Cornell Drive on April 25. 8-Year-Old Girl’s Neck Slashed With Broken Beer Bottle At Pizza Restaurant Luckily, the girl is recovering from her injuries. She n…
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