Baldwin City man sentenced to 57 months for domestic incident

Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez today announced that Matthew T. Lee, 59, of Baldwin City, was sentenced to 57 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for aggravated battery.

Charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in the 700 block of Chapel Street in Baldwin City on February 6, 2023, when Lee caused eye and neck injuries to a 37-year-old woman who identified herself as Lee’s fiancée. The woman, who declined medical attention at the time, also suffered injuries that made it difficult for her to walk.

“This sentence makes clear that violence has no place in our homes or community,” District Attorney Valdez said. “When a survivor steps forward, we will take action to address the harms committed and prevent the infliction of future violence.”

Judge Amy Hanley sentenced Lee, who pleaded guilty in September 2023, to 57 months in prison and 24 months post-release supervision.

Chief Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Tatum represented the State of Kansas. The matter was investigated by the Baldwin City Police Department.