Santino Casio Identified as Attacker in Tory Lanez Prison Stabbing
*Rapper Tory Lanez was brutally stabbed 14 times on Monday, May 12, 2025, inside the California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi. Authorities have identified 42-year-old Santino Casio, a life-sentenced inmate, as the alleged attacker. Casio is serving time for murder and has a lengthy history of prison violence, including past convictions in 2008 and 2018 for weapon-related offenses while incarcerated.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed the incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. in a housing unit. Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, was quickly given medical aid and rushed to a hospital in Bakersfield. Casio was placed in restricted housing while an active investigation is being conducted, TMZ is reporting.
Details of the Attack and Lanez’s Current Condition
According to posts on social media and a statement shared on Lanez’s Instagram, the rapper sustained 14 stab wounds—seven to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head, and one to his face. The unconfirmed reports also claim Lanez suffered from collapsed lungs due to the severity of the wounds.
Despite the violent attack, Lanez has been upgraded to “fair condition” and has since been returned to restricted housing at CCI for his safety. The CDCR has not confirmed the exact extent of his injuries, and the motive behind the attack remains under investigation.
Casio’s Violent History Behind Bars Raises Alarms
Santino Casio’s background reveals a pattern of violent behavior during his incarceration. In 2008, he received a six-year sentence for assaulting another prisoner with a deadly weapon. A decade later, in 2018, he was convicted again—this time for the possession or manufacture of a deadly weapon, resulting in a two-year sentence.
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Casio’s repeated offenses and access to weapons behind bars raise concerns about the safety protocols at CCI. It is unclear how he obtained the weapon used in the attack on Lanez or whether prior warnings existed about his behavior. These questions are likely to be central to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities Tight-Lipped on Motive, Gang Links Under Review
As of May 13, 2025, neither the CDCR nor the Kern County District Attorney’s Office has released a statement about the motive for the attack. The CCI Investigative Services Unit and the Office of the Inspector General have both been notified, but no conclusions have been made public.
The lack of transparency has led to speculation about potential gang involvement or systemic issues within the prison. Observers are calling for more accountability and clarity from officials as the investigation continues.
Public Response and Social Media Buzz
Social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), have been flooded with reactions to the news. Mugshots and details about Casio have circulated widely, though users are urged to treat unverified posts with caution. Fans of Lanez have expressed concern and called for increased safety measures for high-profile inmates.
Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, has been a polarizing figure in the hip-hop community. His stabbing has reignited debates around prison safety and the treatment of celebrity inmates.
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