In Auburn, Nebraska, 25-year-old Aidan White was arrested after allegedly attacking his neighbor and her 7-year-old daughter with a high-quality lightsaber. The incident occurred on April 28, 2025, when White reportedly became upset over an increase in rent, which he attributed to his neighbors’ thermostat settings.
According to the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office, White admitted to striking the victims with a lightsaber made of metal and thick plastic. Deputy Matthew Kadavy reported that the mother was watching her children play when she noticed White approaching with the lightsaber. Her daughter came to her crying, holding her arm after being struck. When the mother confronted White, he allegedly told her to “get back in your f****** house” before hitting her on the arm and shoulder.
Witnesses described White as having a history of violent outbursts, including a previous incident where he chased a neighbor with an ax. White was arrested, and the lightsaber was seized as evidence. He is charged with felony child abuse and second-degree assault and is scheduled to appear in court on June 3. The judge set his bond at $50,000 and ordered a competency evaluation.
Reaction: Man, if rent hikes got folks swinging lightsabers, I better start wearing a helmet to the mailbox.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information as of May 24, 2025. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
