Robert Lough was convicted of first-degree rape and first-degree attempted murder in 1986.

According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 Seattle, Lough met with a woman at a bar in Renton, and after some games of pool, lured her into his van and drove out to the highway. He raped her, choked her unconscious, and then tried to stab her to death.

The victim awoke on the side of the road hours later, where she was spotted by a passing driver who took her to the hospital.

She was treated for severe trauma and at least 15 internal wounds, two black eyes and a broken eye socket. During surgery, a portion of her colon was removed. Court records indicate the victim suffered severe injuries that resulted in lifelong internal damage.

During evaluations conducted while he was in custody, Lough reportedly described himself as a "monster for five minutes" and attributed the attack to drug use, including a mixture of cocaine and heroin known as a speedball.