Editor’s note: The origional version of this story said the suspect, Hampton, was released from prison on a prior sentence as early as six months ago. An updated version reflects information that Hampton was released from prison in 2008.

VIDALIA — Paramedics responded to the Concordia Parish Courthouse Monday after a woman became physically shaken when a court officer began to list the charges that her brother, J.C. Hampton, faced at a magistrate hearing.

Hampton, 37, 9798 U.S. 84, was charged with aggravated robbery, first-degree robbery, aggravated rape and attempted second-degree murder. Hampton allegedly stabbed a woman in the 600 block of Eighth Street in Ferriday early Sunday morning before raping the stab victim’s daughter and stealing her cell phone.

Hampton did not appear in court in person, but on a telecom system, so the court could see his face on a TV above the judge’s bench.

The court recessed until Hampton’s sister’s shaking and breathing was under control with the help of court personnel, her family members and family members of the victim who were sitting nearby.

Multiple paramedics who arrived on the scene helped her walk outside the courtroom, where she remained during the hearing after refusing hospitalization. At least two other women who appeared to be with Hampton’s sister were silently crying but remained calm throughout the situation.

Following approximately 20 minutes of attempts to help calm down the woman, court resumed.

Ferriday Investigator Clarence Hall continued to list all charges and gave a description of the events. He said the daughter drove to the Ferriday Police Department early Sunday morning to report her mother had been stabbed. Hall said she went in person to the station since the suspected reportedly stole her cell phone and her mother’s cell phone.

After police found the mother in a bedroom with multiple stab wounds, the daughter reportedly told police the same suspect had raped her, Hall said.

Hall said the victims knew Hampton from the area and their families were friends, but neither of the victims had a relationship with the suspect.

Hall said Hampton recently served approximately 13 years of a 15-year sentence in prison on a previous forcible rape conviction from 1996. He said Hampton was released from prison in 2008.

Hall also listed in court a number of other previous charges, including battery charges.

Judge Leo Boothe appointed Hampton a public defender and gave him a bond of $250,000.

Hall said the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office may also have a probation or parole hold on Hampton.