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Waterbury, CT (WFSB) — An 81-year-old man is being charged with murder after he allegedly strangled a 76-year-old woman at a nursing home facility in Waterbury on Saturday night.
The woman, identified as Patricia Way, died on Sunday.
Waterbury were called to the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill around 6 p.m. on Saturday for the report of an assault.
Police arrested John Jensen for ‘a number of charges,’ police said including strangulation and criminal attempt at murder.
His charges were upgraded to murder during a court appearance Monday morning.
Police said Way was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital after the incident.
She was initially listed as being in critical condition, but died on Sunday.
Police said they are working to determine the relationship between Jensen and the victim, but said they are familiar with one another.
Jensen faced a judge Monday morning and is being held on a $1.5 million bond.
His lawyer said Jensen has dementia and PTSD.
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