Elderly Widow Murdered in Cookie Baking Tragedy: 3 Arrested in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Montecito, California – A vibrant 96-year-old widow, Violet Evelyn Alberts, was tragically killed in a murder-for-hire scheme at her home, where she was found dead by her caretaker on May 27, 2022. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown described Alberts as a cherished figure in her tight-knit community, known for her warm demeanor, social nature, and active engagement despite her age. According to Sheriff Brown, after responding to the scene, deputies discovered Alberts deceased in …