NC Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping

Robin Deaton, 52, was arrested in Monroe, North Carolina, for allegedly locking her boyfriend in a storage unit for four days without food or water following an argument. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was only able to call for help after finding his phone in the dark, overfilled unit and was subsequently treated for dehydration at a hospital. Deaton faces charges of attempted murder and kidnapping, highlighting the issue of domestic violence against men, which is often less reported. The police described the storage unit as a 'hoarder’s paradise,' making it difficult for the victim to locate his phone and call 911. Deaton was released on a $40,000 bond, while local victim services emphasize the importance of recognizing that men can also be victims of domestic violence.