Man in Texas Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence for Threatening Mom

(Boerne, Texas) A Texas man will now be spending the next 14 years in prison after he broke into his mother’s home and threatened to kill her while he was armed with a knife.

Russell Niemeier is 55-year-old, and his sentence was handed down by the 451st District Court of Kendall County, with the honorable judge Melvin “Rex” Emerson presiding.

What Happened Leading Up to the Prison Sentence?

The Boerne Police Department were called to a call on July 14, 2024, regarding someone using a knife to enter the back of a residence.

After arriving on scene law enforcement officers determined that Niemeier intended to commit theft, while entering a residence unlawfully which belonged to his mother.

It was clear that Niemeier forced his way into the residence, he confronted the victim and made threatening statements which made her fear for her own safety.

The statements were, “You better be ready, I’m coming for you,” and “I will choke you with your lying tongue.”

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His Mom Had Been Preparing for an Attack

The victim in this case (Niemeier’s mother), felt unsafe already which made her set up cans in front of her door at night to alert her if he attempted to break in.

When police arrived on July 14th and placed Niemeier under arrest he was in possession of a Gerber folding knife and a small hatchet.

Previous Violent Charges on His Record

Prior to this event, Niemeier was convicted of injury to a Child/Elder/Disabled person also in Kendall County, Texas back in October of 2017.

Probation Officer Casarez recommended the sentence to be 14 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division.