Police Investigating Deadly Assault Of 83-Year-Old Woman
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore police are searching for the person who murdered an 83-year-old woman in her apartment.
"It's sickening. It's absolutely sickening," Fulmore-Thomas of West Baltimore said.
Dorothy Mae Neal was found unresponsive in her apartment on Wednesday. She was pronounced dead Thursday morning after being taken to a local hospital.
"If you're going to rob her, just rob her and take what you want but to go ahead and kill her? It's just sickening," Fulmore-Thomas said.
Neal was found after a concerned neighbor called police after not seeing her for a couple of days.
Responding officers found Neal in her apartment in the 2300 block of Winchester St. Police say she was unresponsive and suffered injuries from an apparent assault.
Those who knew Neal are left outraged over the crime.
"She was so nice, kind and she talked to everybody. It's devastating," said Danielle Jones, who knew Neal.
Police said there were no signs of forced entry. They are unsure what the motive was behind the attack and said there was so much stuff inside the apartment, they are unsure if anything was taken.
Anyone with information is asked to call Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives at (410) 396-2100.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP. If your tip leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $4000.00.
"There's a person on the streets who is capable of harming an 83-year-old woman and they're certainly capable of harming others. Money should not be a motivating factor in this," said T.J. Smith, spokesperson for Baltimore City Police.
You can also submit a tip by downloading the Baltimore Police Department's mobile APP to your smartphone or text a tip to 443-902-4824.
Neal marks the 194th homicide in Baltimore City and it is now the third time this year that Baltimore has hit 30 homicides in a single month.
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