MANHATTAN -A Kansas man found guilty in November of attempted First-Degree murder and battery had his sentencing delayed on Tuesday.

A motion to continue the sentencing for Samuel Dartez, 31, Manhattan, was granted by Judge Stutzman Tuesday in Riley County District Court.

The defense requested the continuance for Samuel Dartez, 31, Manhattan, while they await a report from a psychologist, which could affect the sentencing.

Dartez refused to come out of his cell at the Riley County Detention Center Tuesday morning, failing to appear in person.

After granting the continuance Judge Stutzman explained that because the case was continued and they did not move forward with the sentencing, he will address Dartez’s absence when he next appears in court at 9 a.m. on January 29th.

Dartez was arrested on November 13, 2014, after the Riley County Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a domestic violence incident in the 600 block of Yuma Street in Manhattan.

A 27 year old woman was found at the Manhattan Public Library with multiple puncture wounds to her neck and face.

Later that day, Dartez was stopped by authorities in Morris County and after a standoff he was taken into custody. He was found guilty on November 19, following a four-day jury trial.