Northampton County District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta announces that on August 4, 2026, Jose Antonio Ramirez-Duran entered a plea of guilty to Attempted Homicide, Burglary, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Ramirez-Duran was sentenced to 15-40 years in state prison for these convictions.
On June 9, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Bethlehem City Police responded to a report of an active assault where the victim was stabbed by her ex-husband, who was later identified as Ramirez-Duran. Upon arrival, police located the victim and observed cutting and stab wounds to the victim’s neck, chest, and back. The victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.