A Nicaraguan man illegally residing in Wisconsin faces attempted murder charges after attacking his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a machete inside their Green Bay home. David Joel Mairena-Garcia, 29, admitted to police he “just wanted to kill them” following the brutal assault that left both victims hospitalized with serious injuries.
Violent Home Invasion Shocks Green Bay
Police say Mairena-Garcia used a key to enter the residence on Edgewood Drive and immediately began hacking at the victims without uttering a word. The 23-year-old male victim suffered machete wounds to his shoulder, forearm, and shin. The 26-year-old female victim, who shares a child with Mairena-Garcia, sustained lacerations to her hand and neck plus head injuries. She told investigators the attacker had previously threatened her life through text messages and in person. Both victims fled the home during the attack, with Mairena-Garcia pursuing the male victim down the street while brandishing the weapon.
Suspect Captured After Brief Escape
Law enforcement utilized Flock surveillance cameras to track Mairena-Garcia’s black SUV after he fled the scene. Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after the attack, and the suspect led them to the machete he had discarded during his escape. During questioning, Mairena-Garcia told investigators he saw his “wife” with another man in his bed, causing him to “lose his mind and black out” from rage. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed an active hold on the suspect, who remains in Brown County Jail on $750,000 cash bond.
Criminal History Raises Questions
Court records reveal Mairena-Garcia accumulated multiple violations before the machete attack. He received three guilty verdicts for operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license and faces an open case for hit-and-run. The suspect now confronts two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide plus additional charges. Authorities have not disclosed whether the couple’s child was present during the violent assault or provided updates on the victims’ current medical conditions. The case highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and immigration enforcement in Wisconsin communities.
