''Paper Protection'' fails another battered wife

August 5, 2004
Middletown Journal

HAMILTON — A Liberty Township woman who police say survived two murder attempts by her estranged husband, Thursday said she may not have lived had it not been for the prayers and support she received.

“It is miraculous that I survived such a violent attack, but survival was only possible through the support of friends, family and faith. I am recuperating and we are doing the best we can under the circumstances,” Amy Rezos said in a written statement released by Butler County Prosecutor Robin Piper’s Office.

Christopher Rezos, 35, who now lives on Gideon Road in Middletown, is charged with two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of kidnapping for the attacks.

According to police, on July 2 Christopher Rezos allegedly beat his wife with a flashlight, tried to smother her with a pillow and tried to drown her in the bathtub at a West Chester Township motel.

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While recovering from the attack, Amy Rezos on July 7 filed a protection order against her husband and filed for divorce July 15.

Christopher Rezos quickly posted 10 percent of a $100,000 to get out of jail before allegedly attacked her again July 26, authorities said.

Police said he hid in the back of his wife’s minivan, then shot her twice in the head.

Prosecutor Piper commended Amy Rezos for her courage during the ordeal.

“Amy is a strong person. She obviously has a guardian angel watching over her because it’s a miracle she is alive. We will prosecute this cowardly deed with the fullest vengeance of the law,” Piper said.