Fairfield, CA — A Solano County Superior Court jury found 20-year-old Yuliza Mathis guilty of assault on Tuesday, leaving the community in shock as more details about the case come to light. Mathis could face severe penalties for her actions that resulted in significant injuries to an 18-year-old woman.
The verdict concluded that Mathis was criminally responsible for assault with force likely to cause great bodily harm, a felony offense. In a further aggravating finding, jurors confirmed that Mathis’s assault directly inflicted severe physical injuries on the victim.
This troubling incident dates back to July 30, 2023, when Mathis allegedly orchestrated an attack under the guise of friendship. According to court documents, she invited the victim to spend time together, only to lead her to Allan Witt Park in Fairfield, with the apparent intent of executing a premeditated assault.
Once at the park, the situation escalated rapidly: Mathis reportedly hurled the young woman to the ground. Abruptly, she wasn’t alone in her malicious pursuit. Two other females and two males joined in, participating in the assault and recording the humiliating ordeal. The victim endured a beating, was stripped of her clothes, and robbed, suffering severe head injuries in the process.
Law enforcement authorities later retrieved a cell phone recording of this brutal attack, which played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending some of the perpetrators involved in this crime.
The case, overseen by Judge Jeffrey C. Kauffman, has moved swiftly through the legal system since the District Attorney’s Office filed charges on January 11. Following the guilty verdict, Mathis, who had been out on bond, was taken into custody without the possibility of bail. She now awaits her sentencing, scheduled for December 2 at the Justice Center in Fairfield.
The investigation was spearheaded by Fairfield police Detective Nathan Strickland, while Deputy District Attorney Alison Kennedy led the prosecution efforts, highlighting the collaboration between local law enforcement and the judicial system in responding to violent crimes.
As this case moves towards sentencing, the community and authorities alike express hope for justice on behalf of the victim and a clear message against violence.
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