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Brooklyn man charged with murder following death of 80-year-old Jackson Heights woman

Handcuffs-psd22522Jan. 19, 2016 Staff Report

A Brooklyn man has been charged with murder following the death of an 80-year-old Jackson Heights woman who died from injuries sustained during a botched robbery in September, according to the NYPD.

Jordan Vecchio, 32, was charged with murder on Jan. 15, according to police.

Vecchio allegedly robbed 80-year-old Celica Londono on Sept. 5th, near 76th Street and 35th Ave., at around 5 pm. Police found Londono with injuries to her face, abdomen and arms. She was transported to Elmhurst General Hospital.

Vecchio was arrested that day.

Londono died on Sept. 9th due to the injuries, according to police.

 

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