Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff
A manhunt is underway for Jonathan Bays, who allegedly attacked another individual with a samurai sword during a party in Mariposa, California. Bays has a prior conviction for sexual battery involving a minor and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating him as he remains at large.
- ▪Jonathan Bays, 41, allegedly attempted to kill someone at a party using a large samurai-style sword.
- ▪The victim sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
- ▪Bays has an active parole warrant from Idaho for a previous sexual battery conviction.
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Manhunt Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff Jonathan Bays has an active parole warrant from Idaho where records show a sexual battery conviction involving a minor By Adam Sabes Fox News Published May 27, 2026 12:09pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man in California is on the run after he allegedly used a samurai-style sword to try to kill someone at a party, according to police.
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