Local man accused of torturing victim for 4 days​

A Louisville man is accused of violating a protective order and seriously injuring a woman.Cody McCartin was arrested Friday night on various charges, including assault and wanton endangerment.According to the arrest warrant, McCartin tortured his victim over a four-day period, beating, choking and trying to smother her with a pillow.She was also burned with a cigarette.The report said the victim tried to get away from McCartin at a gas station.A witness reported seeing him beat the woman in a nearby church parking lot and honked his horn.Police said McCartin took off.The victim was treated at the hospital for numerous injuries to her head and elsewhere on her body.McCartin is being held without bond until a court appearance later this month.

A Louisville man is accused of violating a protective order and seriously injuring a woman.

Cody McCartin was arrested Friday night on various charges, including assault and wanton endangerment.


According to the arrest warrant, McCartin tortured his victim over a four-day period, beating, choking and trying to smother her with a pillow.

She was also burned with a cigarette.

The report said the victim tried to get away from McCartin at a gas station.

A witness reported seeing him beat the woman in a nearby church parking lot and honked his horn.

Police said McCartin took off.

The victim was treated at the hospital for numerous injuries to her head and elsewhere on her body.

McCartin is being held without bond until a court appearance later this month.