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South Carolina Woman ‘Always Friendly With Everyone’ Found Dead In Abandoned Home, Acquaintance Arrested: Cops
A South Carolina man is accused of strangling a recent acquaintance to death and leaving her body in an abandoned home. NEWS
Neighbor Accused Of Using Arrow To Kill Elderly Man Sitting In Wheelchair Outside Hawaii Home, Police Say
A man is in custody following the death of an elderly victim who appeared to have been murdered with an arrow, authorities said. NEWS
Teen Killed An Elderly Woman, Then Allegedly Murdered Another Years Later. Why Remains A Mystery To Police.
A teenager in Oklahoma was sentenced to prison for killing an elderly woman. He has also been accused in another murder and awaits trial on that case. NEWS
77-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Her Alabama Home, Grandson Accused Of Murder
A man faces a murder charge in connection to the death of his 77-year-old grandmother in Alabama, police said. Investigators have not said how the woman died. NEWS
86-Year-Old Woman Stabbed In Neck While Pumping Gas By Suspect From Carjacking Of Another Elderly Man
An elderly woman was stabbed in the neck while pumping gas in Oklahoma. A suspect has been arrested, and he is accused of carjacking a man days earlier. NEWS
Georgia Woman, 45, Accused Of Killing Her 82-Year-Old Fiancé, Living With Body For Months
A Georgia woman is accused of murdering her fiancé and then living in their house with his remains for months, authorities said. She now faces several charges. NEWS
85-Year-Old Grandmother Found Dead And In Rigor In Home, Grandson Accused Of Murder
An Indiana man was taken into custody in connection to the death of his 85-year-old grandmother, police said. The victim died from strangulation and blunt force trauma. NEWS
‘I Feel A Little Stupid’: Elderly Theft Victims Targeted By Pair Posing As Pest Control Workers, Police Say
A Florida pair are accused of posing as pest control workers to gain access to elderly victims’ homes in order to steal their valuables, authorities said. NEWS
Arkansas Quadruple Murder Suspect Accused Of Fatally Shooting His Elderly Parents, Two Others
An Arkansas man was named as a suspect in a quadruple killing that took the lives of his elderly parents and a mother and her son, authorities announced. NEWS
Husband, Daughter Accused Of Neglect Leading To Elderly Woman's Death, Including Not Filling Prescriptions For Years
Two people face charges after police in Alabama said an elderly woman died from neglect. That included not getting the victim's prescriptions filled for years. NEWS
She Brutally Murdered a 93-Year-old Woman. Then Stole Her Keys And Lived In The Victim's Apartment With The Remains.
A woman was sentenced to prison for the killing of an elderly woman in her New York apartment. Police said the suspect lived in the victim's apartment after the murder. NEWS
Elderly Man Accused Of Murdering Woman Who Wandered Into His Room At Florida Nursing Home, Police Say
An elderly man living in a Florida nursing home is accused of fatally beating another resident who was found dead on his bed, police announced. NEWS
78-Year-Old Man Killed His 68-Year-Old Neighbor, Police Said. But, Officials Mum On How Or Why.
A 78-year-old man in Kansas is accused of killing his 68-year-old neighbor, police said. But, a motive for the alleged killing has not been released. NEWS
Elderly Oklahoma Man Phoned 911 To Report He ‘May Have Killed His Wife,’ Police Say
An Oklahoma man was arrested for first-degree murder after he phoned 911 to report that he 'may have killed his wife,' according to authorities. NEWS
Grandfather Shot Dead After Confronting Grandson About His Messy Room, Police Say
A suspect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is accused of fatally shooting his grandfather and then another relative who was checking on the elderly man. NEWS
Man Allegedly Stuffed his 82-Year-Old Grandmother In Plastic Bags And Stuffed Her In A Freezer — Alive
A man in Georgia stuffed his still alive grandmother into bags and then in a freezer, according to a report. Her remains weren't found until months later. NEWS
83-year-old Man In Cuffs After Shooting His Elderly Wife To Death: Cops
In Louisiana, an elderly man is accused of shooting his wife to death. Police have not said what led to the alleged shooting. The suspect was charged with murder. NEWS
97-year-old stabbed to death by burglar as he ransacked her home. Years later, he admitted to his crime.
A man who killed a 97-year-old woman during a burglary pleaded guilty to murder and faces decades behind bars. It took years to arrest the killer. NEWS
North Dakota suspect accused of running over elderly man three times with pickup truck in front of high school
A North Dakota man is accused of killing an elderly man in a hit-and-run incident witnessed by high school teachers and students, police said. NEWS
Iowa man allegedly admits to shooting to death his 74-year-old father, officials says
An Iowa suspect allegedly admitted to fatally shooting his father one day after the elderly man was reported missing, authorities said. He now faces a murder charge. NEWS
95-year-old beaten and strangled in her home. Police say a home care assistant helped organize the attack.
An elderly woman in Maryland was attacked and robbed in her home. Police said a home health assistant plotted with others to plan the attack. NEWS
Florida man accused of murdering girlfriend’s mother hours after birthday party to celebrate turning 93: officials
A man in Florida is accused of killing his girlfriend’s mother while 'blacked out' the evening the elderly woman celebrated turning 93, authorities said. NEWS
81-year-old killed and buried in a shallow grave, suspect found cleaning blood out of truck
A man is accused of killing an 81-year-old victim and burying him in a shallow grave, Florida police said. The victim was reported missing in March. NEWS
Man robbed elderly woman of her keys and car, was caught after her vehicle broke down: report
A man in North Carolina is accused of robbing an elderly woman of her keys and car, police said. He was caught after his car broke down during a chase. NEWS
Caretaker arrested on suspicion of stealing cash, Rolex watch from 92-year-old WWII veteran, police say
A California caretaker allegedly is accused of stealing money and a Rolex watch from an elderly World War II veteran, authorities said. She was charged with a felony. NEWS
An 80-year-old woman was grabbed from behind, dragged behind a building and raped. Cops say they arrested the suspect.
A man is accused of raping an 80-year-old woman in Florida. The victim said she was grabbed from behind, dragged behind a building and sexually assaulted. COLD CASES
A town of 100 was shocked to learn of an 81-year-old's murder. Now, decades later, police have yet to solve her killing.
An elderly woman was found murdered in her Minnesota home in 1981. Now, decades later, police still hope to solve the small-town cold-case homicide. NEWS
He told others that he wanted to kill his grandparents. Police said in Florida say he did just that.
A man in Florida is accused of shooting his grandfather to death. Police say the suspect told others that he wanted to kill his grandparents. NEWS
Man accused of beating his 82-year-old grandfather to death with his bare hands, but he denies the allegation
A man is accused of beating his 82-year-old grandfather to death in New York, police said. But, his lawyer said his client denies the allegations. NEWS
67-year-old North Carolina man allegedly stabbed his cousin to death
A 67-year-old North Carolina man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his cousin to death following an argument. He has been charged with voluntary manslaughter. COLD CASES
81-year-old forced into trunk while leaving a Las Vegas store. She was found dead days later.
An 81-year-old was forced into the trunk of her car while grocery shopping in Las Vegas. She was found dead days later. There has yet to be a conviction. NEWS
Houston man accused of killing his 63-year-old roommate in fire
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his roommate's house in Houston, killing him. The victim was ready to evict the suspect, police noted. NEWS
‘I’m very lucky’: Wordle game helps save 80-year-old woman held hostage during home invasion
The popular online game Wordle may have helped an elderly woman in Illinois survive a home invasion after her daughter notice she didn't sent the game results. NEWS
66-year-old woman accused of stabbing her neighbors over leaf blower fight
A 66-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed two of her neighbors during a fight about blowing leaves into her yard. She has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery. NEWS
Ohio man arrested for allegedly killing his 91-year-old mother, leaving her in a bush
An Ohio man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 91-year-old mother. The murder occurred nearly five months ago, and the case had gone cold until his arrest. NEWS
Georgia man demanded exuberant fee from elderly victim while doing yard work, now face charges: report
A Georgia man has been arrested in Alabama after he allegedly financially exploited an elderly person while performing yard work. He is being held on $5,000 bond. NEWS
Minnesota murder suspect allegedly admitted she fatally ‘squeezed’ her mother ‘like a python’: Deputies
A Minnesota woman claimed her mother 'met her with claws' so she put the elderly woman in a chokehold and squeezed her 'like a python,' police said. NEWS
Louisiana duo accused of beating, tying up 87-year-old man during armed home invasion
Two Louisiana men accused of tying up and beating a 87-year-old man during an armed robbery. Police said the victim has already been released from the hospital. NEWS
An elderly woman was found stabbed to death in her Massachusetts apartment. Her neighbor was the killer.
An elderly woman was stabbed to death in her Massachusetts home. Her neighbor was the killer and now she will spend life in prison for murder. COLD CASES
Two elderly women raped, murdered within miles of each other. The killer remains free.
Two elderly women were both murdered and raped in the same Virginia town within weeks of each other. The case has gone cold, but police continue to investigate. NEWS
A dad told his adopted son to leave his home. Minutes later, the 74-year-old was dead in the garage.
A man who beat his adopted father to death was sentenced to prison for murder. The 74-year-old was found dead in a garage at his home in Michigan. NEWS
85-year-old found murdered in his Colorado home, two suspects arrested
An 85-year-old man was murdered and his Colorado home robbed, police said. Two people have been arrested in connection to his killing and the theft. NEWS
Home health aide allegedly attacks Alzheimer’s patient, cleans bloody scene while he lay dying
A home health aide in New York is accused of striking an elderly Alzheimer’s patient in her care and then cleaning up his home as he lay dying, police say. NEWS
Two men found dead in North Carolina the day after Christmas, suspect arrested
Two men, ages 35 and 68, were found dead in North Carolina on the day after Christmas. A suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. NEWS
She was told to kill as an initiation to a carnival mafia. The organization didn't exist.
A woman who thought she was killing an elderly couple so she could join a "Carnival mafia" was sentenced to prison. Officials said the organization didn't exist. NEWS
Elderly Florida woman sexually assaulted in parking garage, suspect was released from prison months ago
An elderly Florida woman was sexually assaulted while she was exercising. Police say she was able to get away when a car pulled into the parking garage. COLD CASES
An elderly couple was found slaughtered in their Phoenix home. Police still don't know who or why.
A couple was murdered in their Phoenix, Arizona, home in 2014. Years later, police still don't know why or who killed the couple in the case that has gone cold. NEWS
73-year-old claimed the fatal shooting of her husband was an accident. Police said it wasn't.
A 73-year-old woman called police to say the shooting of her husband was an accident. But, New Jersey prosecutors charged her with first-degree murder. COLD CASES
Elderly man beaten to death as he walked to his San Francisco nursing home in 2010. Police have yet to make an arrest.
The case of an elderly man beaten to death after leaving a train in San Francisco has gone cold. Police are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the murder. COLD CASES
Memphis teen charged in connection to 2017 Thanksgiving cold-case murder of elderly veteran
Memphis police say a teenager killed an elderly man on Thanksgiving in 2017. The suspect is already serving a seven-year prison sentence for aggravated robbery.
