Barnhart Woman Charged in Christmas Eve Stabbing Incident

Jefferson Co., Mo. (KFMO) - Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 1900 block of Parkton Way, near Interstate 55 and Highway M in Jefferson County.

Authorities say 48-year-old Lisa M. Albrecht, of Barnhart, is accused of stabbing a 68-year-old man, a 47-year-old woman, and a dog during the incident.

According to investigators, the altercation began when Albrecht attacked the two individuals. 

After 911 was called, police say Albrecht began stabbing herself. She was taken into custody and then transported to a hospital for treatment.

The 68-year-old man is reported to be in stable condition and cooperating with investigators. The 47-year-old woman sustained minor injuries.

Albrecht faces seven felony charges, including:

First-Degree Assault on a Special Victim

Second-Degree Assault

Second-Degree Animal Abuse (Class E felony under Max’s Law)

Unlawful Use of a Weapon

Three Counts of Armed Criminal Action

Albrecht is being held on a no-bond warrant at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Jail.

Max’s Law, which went into effect earlier this year, elevates the severity of animal abuse charges when a law enforcement animal is injured or killed.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the case.