A Wise County Virgina Man Accused Of Stabbing His Neighbors Who Were College Students Has Entered An Alford Plea. 55 Year Old Ricky Lynn Hamilton Was Charged With Aggravated Wounding Following The November 2016 Attack. An Alford Plea Is When The Suspect Admits There Is Enough Evidence To Convict Him At Trial But Does Not Admit Guilt. Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp Said Hamilton Verbally Argued With A Group Of Students On Their Property And Then Cut The Two Victims Without Provocation. Hamilton Is Facing Up To 40 Years In Prison When He’s Sentenced On May 31st.