A young woman recently recounted a frightening incident where her then partner threw her out of a fourth-floor window during a fit of jealousy. Bobbie Goodman narrowly survived after Jordan Herring assaulted her in his mother’s apartment in a high-rise building in Solihull, West Midlands. Herring falsely told authorities that Bobbie had jumped from the window, but CCTV footage revealed the truth as she fell onto a grassy area, sustaining severe injuries including a collapsed lung, fractured pelvis, broken ribs, and spinal damage. Bobbie spent weeks in intensive care and months in a wheelchair.
Herring, aged 22, has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) but was acquitted of attempted murder after a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Sentencing for the violent attacker is scheduled for the following month.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Bobbie, now 21, shared her harrowing experience of being threatened and mistreated by Herring. She expressed frustration at the delays in obtaining justice and the disbelief she faced from Herring’s associates. Despite enduring physical and emotional trauma, Bobbie remains determined to recover and raise awareness about toxic relationships.
Bobbie emphasized the signs of controlling behavior she overlooked early in her relationship with Herring, acknowledging the emotional manipulation and isolation tactics he used. Even after three years, she continues to struggle with the aftermath of the incident, dealing with ongoing physical discomfort and mental anguish.
While working as a bartender at Birmingham Airport, Bobbie carries the physical reminder of the attack with metal pins in her hip and persistent memory issues. She described the journey to seek justice as a constant challenge, marked by delays and uncertainties in the legal process. Bobbie expressed a mix of relief and disappointment at Herring’s conviction, hoping for a suitable punishment for the harm he caused her and aiming to move forward with her life.
Bobbie’s story serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of abusive relationships and the importance of speaking out against such behavior to protect oneself and others.
