A Maryland caregiver has been arrested and charged with murder after an 81 year old woman who was first reported to have fallen down the stairs died, according to Frederick County police.
Maria, 35, was charged with first and second degree murder. At the request of the victim’s family, outlets have chosen not to name the woman who died. Maria had been hired by the victim’s husband as a live in caregiver, police said.
Lt. Kirk Henneberry said 911 received a call Sunday night from the western Maryland home reporting that an elderly woman had fallen down the stairs. Officers responded and contacted the coroner when they arrived. “There was apparent head trauma to the victim, and other unusual circumstances,” Henneberry said.
Detectives arrested Maria the next day. Police say that while in custody she confessed to striking the victim multiple times with a blunt object. A motive has not been released, and she is being held without bond. The charges are allegations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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