Health aide arrested for stabbing elderly Long Island patient while she slept, according to the district attorney.
A 23-year-old South Richmond Hill woman employed as a home health aide has been indicted on charges of attempted murder following a shocking incident in which she allegedly attacked an 84-year-old patient in her care. The assault occurred early on October 29 at the victim’s residence in Massapequa, Long Island.
Amanda Fraser is accused of using an eight-inch chef’s knife to stab the elderly woman, identified as Wendy Wilson, in the chest while she was sleeping. According to Nassau County prosecutors, Fraser maintained a grip on the knife for approximately 16 minutes, during which Wilson reportedly moaned in pain. Video evidence recovered from the scene suggests that Fraser urged the victim to “just let go” and to “stop fighting it” throughout the attack.
District Attorney Anne Donnelly highlighted the gravity of the incident, stating that Fraser left Wilson bleeding and alone in her bed after the assault. The attack allegedly took place around 2:08 a.m., and Fraser exited the residence approximately 16 minutes later, after pulling the knife from Wilson’s body around 2:24 a.m. Surveillance footage is said to show Fraser getting into her vehicle and attempting to ram it into the home before fleeing the scene.
The victim, Wendy Wilson, was not discovered until shortly after 8 a.m. on the same day, when Nassau County detectives arrived at the residence in response to a welfare check. She was transported to a local hospital in serious condition, suffering from a stab wound that affected her lung. Reports indicate that she remained hospitalized for a significant period due to an infection related to her injuries.
Fraser was apprehended later that day in Queens and subsequently charged with attempted murder, assault, and endangering the welfare of an elderly person, among other offenses. She was arraigned on these charges, where she pleaded not guilty and was ordered to be held without bail.
Fraser is scheduled to return to court on December 9. If convicted, she faces a potential sentence of up to 25 years in prison. The case has garnered significant media attention, highlighting issues surrounding the care of vulnerable individuals and the responsibilities of those entrusted with their well-being. As the legal proceedings continue, the community remains vigilant regarding the implications of this troubling incident.
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