Bronx man indicted for torturing stepdaughter in brain through nose and stabbing wife
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Bronx man indicted for torturing stepdaughter in brain through nose and stabbing wife

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December 10, 2025

Bronx, NY – A Bronx man has been indicted on multiple charges including attempted aggravated murder and assault after allegedly stabbing his wife and brutally attacking his 12-year-old stepdaughter inside their Belmont apartment.

Prosecutors say 29-year-old Joshua Burnside turned a domestic dispute into a violent rampage, using knives and a metal tool to inflict life-threatening injuries on the child.

He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Alvin Yearwood and remains held without bail.

Prosecutors describe brutal domestic attack

According to Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, the incident unfolded around 11 p.m. on October 22 inside the family’s home. Burnside allegedly stabbed his wife in the stomach during an argument, forced her out of the apartment, and locked the door with her two youngest children, ages 5 and 2, still inside.

Authorities said he then turned on his 12-year-old stepdaughter, stabbing her multiple times with knives and a fork before driving a six-inch needle-like object through her nose and into her brain.

District Attorney Clark called the attack “absolutely shocking,” describing it as an ordeal of terror that nearly killed the girl.

Child critically injured, survives surgery

Emergency responders transported both victims to NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi. The child was later transferred to Cohen Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, where surgeons successfully removed the sharp object from her brain. Officials said she faces a long recovery due to severe injuries sustained during the assault.

The defendant was charged with attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder in the first and second degrees, multiple counts of assault, attempted assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon. His next court date is set for February 23.

Case handled by Domestic Violence Bureau

The prosecution is being led by Supervising Assistant District Attorney William Browne and Assistant District Attorney Emma Wardle of the Domestic Violence Bureau, under the supervision of Agata DiGiovanni and the Special Victims Division leadership team.

District Attorney Clark credited NYPD Detective Brianna Constantino of the Bronx Homicide Squad and Police Officer Keanu Phillip of the 42nd Precinct for their work on the case.

Officials emphasized that the indictment is a formal charge and not evidence of guilt.

A Bronx man has been indicted after allegedly stabbing his wife and brutally assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter in their Belmont apartment.

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