Elderly Archives

Elderly Couple Found Dead at Home with Multiple Gunshot Wounds: Investigation Underway in Meir Park

Meir Park, located in Staffordshire, England, became the site of a tragic discovery when the bodies of 77-year-old Dora Leese and her husband, 78-year-old Peter Leese, were found at their home on Catalina Place. Both individuals were found with gunshot wounds, prompting concern and an immediate response from authorities on Saturday, April 20th. An inquest has been initiated into the deaths of the Leese couple, shedding light on the details surrounding their tragic passing. According …

Elderly Woman Violently Assaulted in Louisville Home Invasion: Suspect Sketch Released by LMPD

Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has unveiled a new sketch of a suspected perpetrator involved in a violent home invasion and rape that occurred in Hurstbourne Acres two weeks ago. The incident took place on April 17, when an elderly woman was viciously assaulted after opening her door in the middle of the afternoon. Following the assault, the man stole some of the woman’s belongings before fleeing the scene. Described as a …

Double Homicide Shock in East Marlborough: Elderly Man in Custody After Fatal Shooting Incident

EAST MARLBOROUGH, Pa. – A tragic shooting incident in East Marlborough has left two individuals dead, with an elderly township man currently in custody, according to local authorities. The names of the deceased have not yet been disclosed, and an ongoing investigation is being conducted by Pennsylvania State Police following the Thursday evening tragedy. Reports indicate that Roger Hanks, a retired school teacher and former DuPont employee, has been arraigned on first-degree murder and related …

Study Reveals Shocking Mortality Rates of Hip Fractures in the Elderly: More Deadly Than Some Cancers

Toronto, Canada – Shocking statistics from recent research indicate that hip fractures in older individuals are more fatal than certain types of cancers. A study of 100,000 older patients with fractures revealed that men over 65 who experience a hip fracture have a 40-50% chance of dying within five years, with the risk increasing with age. Even more alarming, the study found that 20-30% of women over 65 would also die within five years of …

Elderly Woman Brutally Assaulted in Perth Home Invasion: Police Vow Justice

Perth, Australia – Authorities are on a relentless pursuit to bring justice to the culprits involved in a horrific attack on an elderly grandmother in Perth. The assailants, impersonating members of the WA Police Force, violently assaulted the 73-year-old woman after gaining entry to her home under false pretenses. The brutal attack left the woman with severe injuries, prompting WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch to express deep shock and disgust upon seeing the distressing image …

Elderly Man Killed While Playing Dominoes in South Los Angeles Neighborhood

Los Angeles, California – A tragic incident unfolded in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles on Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a 74-year-old man while playing dominoes. The victim, identified as Loren Almando Ryan by the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office, was fatally shot in a makeshift game room near Denker and Manchester Avenues. Law enforcement authorities were alerted to the shooting at 10:25 p.m., with reports indicating that a shooter …

Teenage girl’s brutal attack on elderly bus passenger shocks community

A teenage girl in Brisbane, Australia, caused a commotion on a bus when she viciously attacked an elderly woman. The incident left passengers shocked, with many describing the assault as “absolutely mental.” The disturbing altercation, captured on video by onlookers, showed the girl repeatedly striking the elderly woman before other passengers intervened to stop the assault. Reports indicate that the teenager was behaving erratically before the attack, leading up to the violent outburst. The video …

Teen Arrested for Violent Attack on Elderly Woman Outside Queens Church, Linked to Previous Robbery

Queens, New York – A teenage suspect has been charged for a violent attack on a 68-year-old woman outside a church in Queens, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The incident, which left the victim in critical condition, involved the suspect shoving the woman and robbing her as she was on her way to church. The teenager’s name has been withheld due to his age, and he has also been linked to another robbery …

Elderly man accidentally causes fire in Clarkesville that destroys shed and trailer

Clarkesville, Ga. – Habersham County Emergency Services in Georgia responded to a fire that engulfed nearly an acre of land in Clarkesville on Monday afternoon. The blaze occurred at 111 Wind Forest Court around 3 p.m. HCES Battalion Chief Michael Alexander mentioned that the call was initially reported as a potential storage shed fire but had spread into the surrounding wood line, with explosions heard inside the building and several cars nearby. Upon arrival, Alexander …

Family of Elderly Couple Attacked in Honolulu Calls for Maximum Penalty for Suspect

Honolulu, Hawaii – The loved ones of an elderly couple who were attacked on Friday are pleading for the harshest penalties possible for the suspect involved. While details on whether an arrest has been made remain unclear as of late Saturday, the family is seeking justice. The granddaughter of the 72-year-old woman who was victimized expressed not only shock and distress but also anger at the situation. Mariah Schlegel, who was thousands of miles away …