Topline: Authorities say the suspect confessed to the attack, claiming she “becomes extremely angry” and struggles to control herself.
Published: June 22, 2025 8:00 am ET
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Zeinab Abdi (via Louisville Metro Police)
LOUISVILLE, KY — A mother is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly attacking her 6-year-old daughter with a hammer in a brutal incident that has left the child hospitalized in critical condition.
According to WLKY, officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a distress call around 12:45 p.m. Thursday on the 2900 block of Wilson Avenue, in the Park Duvalle neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers found the young girl suffering from multiple blunt force injuries to her head. She was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The child’s mother, 40-year-old Zeinab Abdi, was arrested at the scene and later charged with attempted murder (domestic violence).
In an interview with police, Abdi confessed to striking her daughter in the head with a hammer “an unknown amount of times,” according to the arrest report obtained by KKTV/WAVE.
Abdi further explained to officers that she “becomes extremely angry and has difficulty controlling herself.”
According to the arrest report, Abdi’s teenage son reportedly told police that during the aftermath of the assault, his mother said, “Let me finish her,” and attempted to return to the injured child before he was able to restrain her, KKTV/WAVE reported.
On Friday morning, Abdi appeared before a judge for her arraignment. In court, the judge ordered her to have no contact with any children, including her own.
“You are to have no contact with any child. Do you understand that?” the judge asked during the proceeding, according to WLKY.
Abdi’s bond was set at $500,000 cash, and she is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on June 30 at 9 a.m.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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LOUISVILLE, KY — A mother is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly attacking her 6-year-old daughter with a hammer in a brutal incident that has left the child hospitalized in critical condition.
According to WLKY, officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a distress call around 12:45 p.m. Thursday on the 2900 block of Wilson Avenue, in the Park Duvalle neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers found the young girl suffering from multiple blunt force injuries to her head. She was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The child’s mother, 40-year-old Zeinab Abdi, was arrested at the scene and later charged with attempted murder (domestic violence).
In an interview with police, Abdi confessed to striking her daughter in the head with a hammer “an unknown amount of times,” according to the arrest report obtained by KKTV/WAVE.
Abdi further explained to officers that she “becomes extremely angry and has difficulty controlling herself.”
According to the arrest report, Abdi’s teenage son reportedly told police that during the aftermath of the assault, his mother said, “Let me finish her,” and attempted to return to the injured child before he was able to restrain her, KKTV/WAVE reported.
On Friday morning, Abdi appeared before a judge for her arraignment. In court, the judge ordered her to have no contact with any children, including her own.
“You are to have no contact with any child. Do you understand that?” the judge asked during the proceeding, according to WLKY.
Abdi’s bond was set at $500,000 cash, and she is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on June 30 at 9 a.m.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Zeinab Abdi (via Louisville Metro Police)
LOUISVILLE, KY — A mother is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly attacking her 6-year-old daughter with a hammer in a brutal incident that has left the child hospitalized in critical condition.
According to WLKY, officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a distress call around 12:45 p.m. Thursday on the 2900 block of Wilson Avenue, in the Park Duvalle neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers found the young girl suffering from multiple blunt force injuries to her head. She was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The child’s mother, 40-year-old Zeinab Abdi, was arrested at the scene and later charged with attempted murder (domestic violence).
In an interview with police, Abdi confessed to striking her daughter in the head with a hammer “an unknown amount of times,” according to the arrest report obtained by KKTV/WAVE.
Abdi further explained to officers that she “becomes extremely angry and has difficulty controlling herself.”
According to the arrest report, Abdi’s teenage son reportedly told police that during the aftermath of the assault, his mother said, “Let me finish her,” and attempted to return to the injured child before he was able to restrain her, KKTV/WAVE reported.
On Friday morning, Abdi appeared before a judge for her arraignment. In court, the judge ordered her to have no contact with any children, including her own.
“You are to have no contact with any child. Do you understand that?” the judge asked during the proceeding, according to WLKY.
Abdi’s bond was set at $500,000 cash, and she is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on June 30 at 9 a.m.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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