Florida wife, 86, is arrested for 'beating to death her 89-year-old husband of 50 years with a walking cane'
Daily Mail
January 7, 2019
An 86-year-old Florida woman has been arrested and charged in the death of her elderly husband.
Authorities said Ramona Lund struck her husband, Francis Lund, in the head and face several times with a walking cane.
Their neighbor called 911 after finding Francis lying face down on the porch at the couple's home on Saturday.
According to WEAR TV, the neighbor urged Ramona Lund to call 911, but when she told him she couldn't find the phone, he called authorities.
The neighbor said he thought Francis had fallen until he noticed blood on the victim's head.
Dispatch instructed the neighbor to administer CPR, but Francis was already gone. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found a broken cane in their living room and a bloody night gown in a chair, the station reported.
Bloody towels and shoes were also found in the couple's home.
Ramona Lund has bee charged with manslaughter. Her bond is set at $250,000.
Authorities have not revealed a motive for the killing, but they did say the woman seemed confused and did not know the time or place when police arrived.
A competency hearing is being scheduled and the investigation is ongoing.
Ramona and Francis had been married for 50 years.
1 comment:
Maybe she thought he was a Fuller Brush salesman. I think they still have those. maybe.
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