Very little is publicly known about Brett Carlson’s personal life prior to the attack in 2004. He was 26 years old at the time of the crime and a resident of Illinois. His background, upbringing, family dynamics, and mental health history have not been widely reported in media outlets or court records available to the public.

On June 4, 2004, Brett Carlson committed a brutal act of violence at a strip mall located in Midlothian, a suburb southwest of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. Armed with a knife, Carlson stabbed six individuals during the attack. Among the victims was a 1-year-old child, Ashley Hurt, who tragically died as a result of her injuries.

The attack unfolded quickly, leaving victims shocked and severely wounded. Law enforcement and emergency medical teams responded to the scene swiftly. Carlson was taken into custody the same day. Details of his arrest suggest there was no extended manhunt, and that he was immediately subdued either at the scene or nearby.

Over the following years, Carlson’s case progressed through the court system. In 2007, he was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison. The charges included first-degree murder for the death of Ashley Hurt and attempted murder for the attacks on the other victims.

There was no major media campaign or national trial coverage surrounding the case, and limited information was released to the public regarding courtroom testimony, motives, or any possible psychological evaluations conducted during the trial. The sentencing marked the conclusion of a painful chapter for the families of the victims, but many questions surrounding the attack remain unanswered. As of the latest known update, Brett Carlson is incarcerated and serving his sentence within the Illinois Department of Corrections.