Stamford Man Charged In Fatal Beating Of Mother Over Medication
STAMFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) - A 76-year-old Stamford woman who police say was severely beaten by her son has died.
Maryann Anderson died Thursday after being hospitalized three days. Doctors removed part of her skull to reduce swelling of her brain.
Her son, 42-year-old Timothy Anderson, has been charged with first- and third-degree assault, unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct. He's being held on $500,000 bail.
Stamford Man Charged In Fatal Beating Of Mother Over Medication
Manslaughter or murder charges could be filed against Anderson, depending on autopsy results and the investigation, WCBS 880's Connecticut Bureau Chief Fran Schneidau reported.
It was not known Friday if he's represented by a lawyer.
"I was actually working at night and he denied even being there, which we have overwhelming proof that he was and he caused this death. And secondly, he slept straight through the night without even flinching," Lt. Diedrich Hohn said.
Police say he went into a rage Monday after being confronted by his mother and brother about his failure to take medication for psychological problems. Police say he grabbed his mother's collar and repeatedly punched her in the face.
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