WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A 55-year-old Mount Vernon man will serve two years in state prison after prosecutors say he stabbed at his partner with a knife, choked her, and threatened to kill her during a prolonged domestic assault.
Eric Graham Parker was sentenced Thursday in Westchester County Court, where Judge James McCarty also issued permanent orders of protection for the victim and witnesses, according to District Attorney Susan Cacace.
Violent assault left victim with lasting injuries
The attack occurred July 14, 2024, inside the couple’s shared apartment, where prosecutors said Parker followed the victim into a bedroom and launched a sustained assault.
According to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Parker pinned the victim against a wall and repeatedly punched her in the face before escalating the violence with a knife.
Investigators said he stabbed at her body multiple times as she raised her hands to shield herself, then dragged her across the room and blocked the doorway with a mattress to prevent her escape.
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Key Points
• Eric Graham Parker sentenced to 2 years in prison for domestic assault in Mount Vernon
• Prosecutors say he used a knife, choked the victim, and threatened to kill her
• Victim suffered serious injuries including a fractured shoulder and required 31 stitches
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Threats and confinement during attack
Authorities said Parker forced the victim to the ground, pressed his knee into her face, and began choking her while making explicit death threats.
Prosecutors said he told her, “I should kill you” and warned that no one would hear her before he finished.
The assault ended when Parker fled, leaving the victim with a fractured and dislocated shoulder, a torn rotator cuff, and deep cuts requiring 31 stitches to her hands, fingers, and thigh.
Guilty plea resolved multiple charges
Following an indictment, Parker pleaded guilty on Jan. 15, 2026, to multiple charges, including second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies.
He also admitted to misdemeanor charges of menacing and unlawful imprisonment tied to restraining the victim during the attack.
At the time of the incident, Parker was employed as an emergency medical technician, according to prosecutors.
Victim describes lasting trauma
In a statement read in court, the victim described the long-term emotional impact of the assault, saying it altered her sense of safety and ability to trust others.
“I am not the same person I was before,” the statement said, describing ongoing fear, isolation, and strain on personal relationships.
District Attorney Cacace said the case reflects the broader realities of domestic violence, emphasizing the role of specialized prosecutors and support services in assisting survivors.
Case status
Parker will serve two years in state prison followed by three years of post-release supervision, with permanent orders of protection remaining in place for the victim and witnesses, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.