Threatened With an Attack With a Machete

My question involves criminal law for the state of: florida

s. My significant other has a temper. He can be a bully. He makes a lot of threats that are all hot air. I have worried before but none has been this bad.

The other day I began recording our phone call because I could sense it was going to extremes again. I started seeing a therapist and she suggested that I journal or document.

I told hkm that I thought what he was doing with his work was unethical. He said no. Then he said are you trying to frame me? I said what? He said you want to make a mountain out of a molehill.

Then he said just so you know If someone comes at me with a spade I will take their head off with a machete. If you try to hurt me there will be a war bigger than you can imagine.

Then last night at dinner he was upset about a bad review he got on his business online. He asked if I wrote it?! I said no! He suggested that I might have paid for a bad review or something. I said no!

He then said well whomever did it, I would definitely kill. No problem. He said in fact I would strangle them no problem And smile as they took their last breathe. I hope they know they will burn in the fires of hell forever.

I have gotten used to his big talk and threats but these 2 things (only the first recorded) seemed intensified.

Would these be considered domestic violence/death threats?

I don't think they rise to the level of domestic violence or death threats against you but you will be well advised to get as far away from this person as you can and as soon as you can.

Let me ask you a question, and please answer absolutely honestly. There is no right or wrong answer; if you truly believe the answer is Yes, say so. But likewise, if you truly believe the answer is No, say so too. It makes a difference how I answer you.

Do you truly, honestly believe that your life is in danger? This is not a trick question - if you think it is, say so. But likewise, if you think he was speaking symbolically, it's important for us to know that.

I don't believe it is physically at this moment in time. He is now acting as if this never happened.

Then I would start working on a way to get out safely. I doubt if you have to pack a bag and get out tonight, but I agree with bud that you should leave him sooner rather than later.

You know him better than we do I would assume. So it is your comfort level that matters with his verbose statements.

The emotional aspect is tough. I believe it's possible that he would kill someone if they threatened him.

He carries a gun. He has a license for it. Nothing wrong with that. But he can act paranoid.

He also has had 5 flat tires in 3 months. Nails in the tires. He is starting to talk about having an enemy.

The good news is he has cameras at the house so he must know it's not me. He hasn't accused me of THAT yet. But he's getting more and more paranoid.

Hon, please. Get out of there while you still can.

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Quoting Charliehorse9009

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The emotional aspect is tough. I believe it's possible that he would kill someone if they threatened him.

He carries a gun. He has a license for it. Nothing wrong with that. But he can act paranoid.

He also has had 5 flat tires in 3 months. Nails in the tires. He is starting to talk about having an enemy.

The good news is he has cameras at the house so he must know it's not me. He hasn't accused me of THAT yet. But he's getting more and more paranoid.

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https://www.fcadv.org/resources/safety-planning

Please. Get. Out.

Delete your browser history, too.

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Quoting Charliehorse9009

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My question involves criminal law for the state of: florida

s. My significant other has a temper. He can be a bully. He makes a lot of threats that are all hot air. I have worried before but none has been this bad.

The other day I began recording our phone call because I could sense it was going to extremes again. I started seeing a therapist and she suggested that I journal or document.

I told hkm that I thought what he was doing with his work was unethical. He said no. Then he said are you trying to frame me? I said what? He said you want to make a mountain out of a molehill.

Then he said just so you know If someone comes at me with a spade I will take their head off with a machete. If you try to hurt me there will be a war bigger than you can imagine.

Then last night at dinner he was upset about a bad review he got on his business online. He asked if I wrote it?! I said no! He suggested that I might have paid for a bad review or something. I said no!

He then said well whomever did it, I would definitely kill. No problem. He said in fact I would strangle them no problem And smile as they took their last breathe. I hope they know they will burn in the fires of hell forever.

I have gotten used to his big talk and threats but these 2 things (only the first recorded) seemed intensified.

Would these be considered domestic violence/death threats?

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Why are you still with this person? All that's going to happen is it will escalate to actual domestic violence and you possibly ending up injured severely or dead. Look up a shelter in your area and talk to a dv counselor. If you have any close friends or family to help you talk to them and get out. Now.