US Politics | Mystery over death of woman, 77, with dementia after she was found with horrific injuries in her home
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a Brooklyn woman with dementia who was discovered inside her home with horrific injuries. An investigation is underway after police officers found 77-year-old Elenora Bernard swollen and covered in bruises following a possible assault. Google MapsA 77-year-old woman with dementia died after being found swollen and bruised in her Brooklyn apartment on Saturday '/ ' Google MapsPolice believe she may have been assaulted based on her injuries, but are still investigating the death '/ ' The elderly woman was still alive when New York City police officers entered her apartment shortly after 7pm on Saturday evening. After cops found her they took her to a nearby hospital, where she was later declared dead. Authorities said there was bruising on one of her eyes, a part of her chest, ankle and calf, the New York Post reported. One of her arms was broken and her hands were reportedly swollen, according to the media outlet. Read More News PARK BLOODBATH Two killed & at least five hurt after shooting erupts at car show in park SCARE-LINE Passengers receive death threats & chilling pics as pilot delays Spain flight Based on her injuries, authorities have said it appears Bernard was assaulted before she died. The manner of death, however, has not been determined. A ...young man... had reportedly been residing at the home with Bernard, according to a 63-year-old neighbor interviewed by the New York Post. Most read in The US Sun BIZARRE Kourtney's stepdaughter Alabama shares disturbing video with 'blood' on her face VIRAL TERROR Deadly eye-bleeding virus which kills up to third of patients reaches Spain SISTER SNUB Kylie Jenner SHADES sister Kendall in shocking Instagram post after snub GOWN GLORY Two types of dresses that suit women with a big waist SOLE SURVIVOR Boy, 9, left standing alone in PJs after parents & sister, 6, killed in tent REVENGE! Khloe shows off thin figure in thong bathing suit as Tristan parties with models "None of us knew why she took him in," the neighbor told the media outlet. "She was funny, always making us smile.... Bernard had reportedly lived in the home in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn for more than 30 years. Read More on The US Sun CAST VOTES Sunday's episode leaves housemate packing their bags as shock twist revealed STAR'S PAIN Houston Texans WR John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia months after draft She has two children, including a son Khari Edwards, who ran for Brooklyn Borough President in 2021, according to the Post. Police said they are actively investigating the case.
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