Woman found dead with head trauma in Brooklyn; Husband charged with murder, NYPD says
NYPD investigating woman's death in Brooklyn home
A quiet, typically low-crime neighborhood in Bay Ridge is reeling after a 59-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment from severe head trauma.
NEW YORK CITY - A quiet, typically low-crime neighborhood in Bay Ridge is reeling after a 59-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment from severe head trauma and the arrest of her husband for murder.
What we know:
Maria Ines Granda, described by neighbors as a hardworking home attendant, was discovered Monday morning after her son called 911. EMS responded to the 79th Street apartment but were unable to revive her, pronouncing her dead at the scene.
While the NYPD did not immediately release an official cause of death, which is pending the medical examiner's determination, the apartment was cordoned off Tuesday as an active crime scene.
Mauricio Granda, 47, was arrested and charged with his wife's murder after sources told FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers that police were leaning toward ruling it a suspicious death.
Shocked neighbors
What they're saying:
According to neighbors, Maria Ines Granda and Mauricio Granda were living together. Prior to Mauricio Granda's arrest, detectives were reportedly interested in speaking with him as part of the investigation.
Residents who knew the victim were stunned by her death. One neighbor recalled seeing her walking her dog just days prior, noting that the couple's relationship appeared entirely normal.
"I never heard fighting, you know, she never seemed stressed," the neighbor said. "I saw her just Thursday or Friday walking the dog, and I had seen him coming in from work, so I was really surprised to hear anything happened. They used to do laundry together like a couple. People who do laundry together usually aren't doing badly."
What's next:
Police activity remained heavy in the area as detectives continued canvassing the building and processing evidence.
Authorities were urging anyone with information to come forward as they piece together what happened to the beloved neighborhood resident.
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from the NYPD and reporting by FOX 5.