Name: Helena Weinstein.
Died: September 23, 2009.
Age at death: 71.
Cause of death: Gunshot.
Location: New Rochelle, New York, USA.
Disability: Dementia, chronic illness.
Details:
Helena’s husband tried to suffocate her with a pillow; when that didn’t work, he shot her instead.
Case status:
Paul Weinstein (Husband), pleaded guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 7-8 years in prison. Died while incarcerated.
Source:
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