Georgia man pleads guilty to beating Boise-area woman with metal bar outside her home
A Georgia man pleaded guilty Friday to felony charges after he waited for a woman and attacked her in November at her home in Hidden Springs.
Craig Falk, 64, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, burglary and an enhancement for the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime. He is the brother of the victim’s ex-husband, authorities reported.
Ada County Sheriff’s Office authorities said Falk approached the woman in her garage, repeatedly striking her in the face and head with a metal bar. The woman had just pulled into her garage in Hidden Springs, a planned community northwest of Boise.
Prosecutors said in December that the victim reportedly told police that her ex-husband had previously threatened to kill her. She told police she was “surprised she hadn’t been shot.”
Authorities said she needed several staples in her head to repair wounds, and when officers arrived, she was soaked in her own blood. Neighbors heard the fight and called 911.
Law enforcement apparently searched Falk’s rental car after the attack and found information about the victim, including her name and address. They also found several lists for items such as gloves, knives, a screwdriver, a hat, big bags and a change of clothes, according to prosecutors.
Falk is set for sentencing at 9 a.m. Aug. 27. He remains in custody, with bond set at $250,000.
Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon enhancement could be punishable by up to 30 years in prison and burglary could be punishable by up to 10.
Need help?
The Women’s and Children’s Alliance in Boise is available at 208-343-7025 for victims of domestic violence or online at wcaboise.org.
The Faces of Hope Victim Center is available for victims in need of emergency services at 417 S. 6th St. in Boise. Victims should call 911 in emergencies or call 208-577-4400 on weekdays during business hours. Faces of Hope provides free medical care and forensic examinations for victims, as well as assistance with filing police reports and mental health care after an assault.
Anyone in need of help or who believes they may be in a violent relationship is encouraged to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
This story was originally published June 19, 2020 at 1:06 PM.
