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Folsom's 'Running Jesus' in recovery after being stabbed in the chest

Lovingly referred to by locals as “Running Jesus”, the Folsom runner was allegedly stabbed in the chest by 67-year-old William Mulock, according to police.

FOLSOM, Calif. — A beloved Folsom runner is still recovering after being stabbed by an acquaintance in early March.

Lovingly referred to by locals as “Running Jesus," Folsom runner Peter Mc Kie, was allegedly stabbed in the chest by 67-year-old William Mulock, according to Folsom Police. Police said he underwent surgery for a single stab wound.

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The stabbing happened early in the morning on March 9 at a home in the 7500 block of Folsom Auburn Road, near the Folsom Lake Crossing and the American River.

You might have seen Pete around the Folsom area. He's better known as "Running Jesus." Two weeks ago he was stabbed while staying in an apartment. He hasn't been able to run because of his...

Mulock was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Mc Kie said he was staying at the home of a woman who took him and another man in when it happened.

"The next thing I know I feel the most gruesome thump and my whole body turns numb," Mc Kie said. "As I turn to the side I see the assailant with a ginormous stick in his hand."

He said the woman took both he and Mulock in to help them out. Mc Kie has been living on the streets for more than two years.

"My complete body felt like shutting down and it was completely numb," Mc Kie said. "I've never been hit like that. It was like I was getting hit by a bat as I turned to him and look into his eyes he stabs me directly in the chest."

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