Minnesota Teen Accused of Strangling Girlfriend While Trying to Force Her To Wear A Diaper

An 18-year-old man in Minnesota is facing criminal charges after police say a disagreement over wearing a diaper turned violent, leaving his girlfriend with reported injuries to her neck, jaw, and thigh.

Xander Holmberg, who lives in Rochester, Minnesota, is accused of pinning down his girlfriend and choking her while trying to make her wear a pull-up diaper. The allegations stem from an incident that reportedly took place at the woman's home in mid-June.

According to court documents, the woman had previously told Holmberg she was not comfortable wearing diapers or pull-ups. She also reportedly told investigators that he had expressed an interest in being treated like a baby, including wanting a pacifier.

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What Happened in the Bedroom?

Police say the incident took place after the couple had consensual sex.

Investigators allege that Holmberg then took a pull-up diaper and tried to put it on the woman against her wishes. When she resisted, he allegedly held her down and applied pressure to her throat.

According to the woman's account, Holmberg also covered her mouth and put her in a chokehold to stop her from making noise.

The woman told police that she began having a panic attack and struggled to breathe. During the alleged attack, she feared she would not survive.

Her Mother Helped Provide Evidence

The woman reported that the incident left visible bruising and injuries on several parts of her body, including her neck, jaw, and thigh.

Investigators said the woman's mother provided photographs documenting the reported injuries. Her mother was identified as a witness in the court documents.

The complaint also details the woman's account of Holmberg's interest in wearing diapers and being treated like an infant. She reportedly said he had threatened to make her wear one, even though she had already made her objections clear.

What Charges Is He Facing?

Authorities have filed two domestic assault charges against Holmberg.

The more serious charge, domestic assault by strangulation, is a felony that carries a potential prison sentence of up to three years. He also faces a misdemeanor domestic assault charge, which can result in up to 90 days in custody.

Holmberg lives with his family in Rochester, a Minnesota city located about 90 miles from Minneapolis and best known as the home of the Mayo Clinic.