• A woman was severely beaten during a home invasion at the Beanie Babies tycoon’s Montecito home, leaving her in a coma.
• Russell Maxwell Phay, from Nevada, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and other violent crimes.
• Police quickly arrested Phay after he tried to escape by jumping from a second-story window.

A woman suffered a brutal beating inside the Montecito mansion of Ty Warner, the famous Beanie Babies tycoon. On May 21, Russell Maxwell Phay, a man from Nevada, broke into Warner’s home. He attacked the woman so violently that she fell into a coma. The victim, L. Malek Aslanian, remains unconscious due to severe brain injuries. This shocking crime happened inside the private estate of the toy mogul, shocking the local community.

Nevada Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Violent Attack at Warner’s Home

Phay now faces serious legal charges. Authorities charged him with first-degree attempted murder after allegedly leaving the woman in a coma. Other charges include assault likely to cause great bodily harm, residential burglary while someone was home, kidnapping, and obstructing a peace officer. Phay tried to escape by jumping from an upstairs window but police caught him quickly, aided by a police dog. The violent crime took place in one of California’s most exclusive neighborhoods.

Who Is Ty Warner, the Owner of the Beanie Babies Empire?

Ty Warner owns Ty Inc., the company behind the popular Beanie Babies toys. His mansion in Montecito is well known in the area. The attack inside his home has drawn attention because of Warner’s fame. The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Warner’s identity. The case highlights the dangers of violent crime even in wealthy and protected properties.

Brutal Attack Details Inside the Tycoon’s Home and Immediate Police Response

Phay unlawfully entered the Montecito estate and severely beat Aslanian inside the residence. The criminal complaint states he acted with malice and intended to kill. Police found the woman unconscious and badly injured when they arrived. Officers also found Phay barricaded in a bathroom upstairs. After the jump from the second floor, officers immediately arrested him. The police response was fast and decisive, preventing any further harm.

Legal Status and Upcoming Court Hearing for the Suspect

Phay remains in custody with bail set at $1 million. He is scheduled for his first court appearance on June 2 at Santa Barbara Superior Court. The District Attorney’s Office is preparing to prosecute. The sheriff’s office has declined to comment further on the case. This violent attack at the Beanie Babies tycoon’s Montecito home has shocked the community and raised concerns about home security in affluent areas.