Lexington County woman arrested, accused of stabbing her neighbor

Lexington, SC 09/15/2022 (Paul Kirby) – A 60-year-old Lexington County woman has been arrested and charged with stabbing her neighbor earlier this week. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Brenda Sue Jeffcoat has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said in a statement that, deputies responded to a home on Doe Trail Court shortly before 11 p.m. Monday after getting a call that a man was stabbed. Deputies encountered the victim inside the home with two stab wounds to the back.

Deputies quickly detained Jeffcoat outside of the home after the victim told them that she was the one who stabbed him, according to Sheriff Koon.

“The victim was at Jeffcoat’s home visiting her husband,” Koon said. “Once the victim returned to their home, Jeffcoat walked over, stabbed them and left.”

The neighbor was transported to a local hospital by Lexington County EMS and underwent surgery Monday night. Their medical team believes they will be okay.

Deputies placed Jeffcoat on the scene and transported her to the Lexington County Detention Center where she is being held.

PHOTO: Branda Sue Jeffcoat