A 38-year-old Nashville man is behind bars after police say he strangled his mother in the McKissack Park area, leaving her unconscious and seriously hurt. Officers arrested Terrance Lamar on Monday in the 600 block of 27th Avenue North. He was booked on attempted criminal homicide and felony aggravated kidnapping, and is being held on a $400,000 bond. The victim was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Arrest Documents Describe Harrowing Assault
According to arrest documents cited by WKRN News 2, the victim told officers she was strangled "to the point of unconsciousness" and said Lamar allegedly used a sock in an attempt to choke her to death. The affidavit states Lamar threatened to "kill her and take all of her money and belongings." Listed injuries include abrasions on her neck, ruptured blood vessels around her eyes, an apparent blunt-force head injury, and bloody scabs on her lips.
Why Strangulation Is So Often Life-Threatening
The Metro Office of Family Safety notes that strangulation can cause severe internal damage even when there are few visible marks. In 2024, more than half of local clients who reported being strangled said they had been choked until they lost consciousness. The office urges anyone who experiences strangulation to seek immediate medical care, including a CTA exam, since symptoms and potentially life-threatening injuries can surface hours or days after the attack.
Charges, Bond, and Ongoing Case
Lamar faces felony attempted criminal homicide and felony aggravated kidnapping charges "to facilitate a felony or flight," and his bond was set at $400,000, according to WKRN News 2. He remains in custody while prosecutors and Metro detectives continue their investigation, and the case moves forward in Davidson County courts.
The investigation is ongoing. Hoodline will track new filings and official statements and update this story as more information becomes available.
