Kyle, Texas — A man was sentenced to 65 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated assault and related charges in a violent domestic incident involving his girlfriend and their children, Hays County officials announced Friday.
The jury’s decision followed Andy Wayne Carty’s conviction on multiple counts, including continuous family violence and violating a protective order. Carty was also sentenced to five years for the non-assault charges, which will run concurrently with the lengthy prison term for the aggravated assault. His eligibility for parole will not come until he has served at least 30 years of the sentence.
Prosecutors highlighted a troubling pattern of escalating violence that marked the incidents in early 2023. Testimonies during the trial revealed the terrifying circumstances under which Carty attacked his girlfriend in front of their daughters. One particularly harrowing episode involved a physical confrontation in their home, during which the woman was struck and pushed into a wall. In a desperate attempt to seek help, one of their children tried to call 911 but was thwarted when Carty took the phone away. The family ultimately secured themselves in a vehicle in the garage and made the call for assistance from there.
Despite being arrested following this initial altercation and released on bond, Carty’s actions soon escalated dramatically. In a chilling turn of events, he broke into their home in the early hours after the family had settled down for the night. Evidence presented during the trial suggested that he had hidden devices capable of summoning help before engaging in another brutal attack on his girlfriend in her bedroom. One of their daughters was present during this assault, which lasted several minutes and left the woman with severe injuries. As Carty continued to assault her, the children attempted to intervene, ultimately seeking refuge at a neighbor’s house.
Authorities responded swiftly, deploying a SWAT team, and transported the victim for medical care. Carty fled the scene but was apprehended later that day following a brief manhunt.
Prosecutor Claudia Garcia emphasized the importance of the jury’s verdict, noting the strong message it sends regarding the consequences of domestic violence. “The jury’s sentence holds the offender accountable and warns that domestic violence will have serious consequences,” she stated.
Jon English, another prosecutor involved in the case, praised the resilience displayed by the victim and her children throughout the ordeal. “The defendant was brought to justice because regular people did heroic things,” he said. “The victim’s strength, her children’s courage, and the Kyle Police Department’s dedication inspire us in our fight against domestic violence.”
The two-week trial, which began on February 3, concluded with a verdict that aims to deter future incidents of domestic abuse. Judge Joe Pool presided over the proceedings, ensuring that the case received the serious attention it warranted.