Man facing murder charges after elderly Pinole woman dies following assault
Police said a suspect, later identified as 27-year-old Miguel Patino, assaulted 76-year-old Vera Rowsey and another victim while they were walking their dog near Bayfront Park in Pinole on May 28 with a blunt object.
The attack occurred around 2 p.m., police said.
After the attack, Rowsey was taken to a hospital, where she later died on June 4.
Following her death, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office charged Patino with murder, in addition to aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and elder/dependent adult abuse charges he was already facing.
Patino remains behind bars at the Martinez Detention Facility on $1.12 million bail.
What we don't know
The motive behind the assault and the circumstances leading up to it remain unclear at this time.
It's also unclear if the victims and suspects knew each other and if the assault was targeted or not.
Authorities did not share any details regarding the condition of the other victim.
What they're saying
"Vera Rowsey was a beloved member of our Pinole community—we extend our deepest condolences to her family, impacted by this senseless act of violence," said Pinole Mayor Cameron Sasai. "We thank our officers for their swift response and remain committed to supporting the path to justice and healing."
The Source
Pinole Police Department
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
22 minutes ago
- Yahoo
US sprint star Richardson out of trials following arrest
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson withdrew from the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Friday as it emerged she had been arrested and held at an airport detention center days earlier. Reigning world 100m champion Richardson, one of US sprinting's biggest stars, was held by police at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday. Local correctional facility records showed she was released on Monday but did not specify any charges or the reason for the 25-year-old's arrest. Port of Seattle Police did not immediately respond to a request for further information. Richardson's management team also did not reply to a request for comment. News of Richardson's arrest came as USA Track and Field confirmed she would play no further part in this week's championships in Eugene after racing in the opening heats of the women's 100m on Thursday. Richardson -- who famously was barred from competing at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after testing positive for marijuana use after her victory at the US trials -- gave no clue of fresh controversy in her private life after her heat on Thursday. The Texan star laughed and joked with journalists as she discussed her form and fitness heading into September's World Championships in Tokyo. She did not mention her arrest earlier in the week and was not asked about it. As a defending world champion, Richardson already has a bye into the World Championships in Japan, and was under no obligation to race in Eugene this week. She clocked her fastest 100m of the season in Thursday's heat, with a time of 11.07sec. She had been due to run in this weekend's 200m but a USATF spokesman said she had scratched from both the 100m and 200m. Richardson's name remained on the 200m start list late Friday. A smiling Richardson said on Thursday she had been happy to compete in Eugene knowing that her place on the team for Tokyo was already assured. "USA is one of the hardest teams to make, so it definitely is a kind of a release of pressure knowing I have a bye," she told AFP. "It feels really good to not have that pressure and still be able to go to Tokyo. "Right now I'm cruising under the radar, but when it's time to hit -- it's gonna be a bang where y'all see my name," she said. Richardson's exit came as men's 100m world champion Noah Lyles withdrew from the remaining rounds of the short sprint. Lyles, who is also already qualified for Tokyo, will race in the 200m on Sunday. Olympic women's 200m champion Gabby Thomas has also withdrawn from the rest of the 100m, and will focus on the 200m. rcw/bb
CNET
23 minutes ago
- CNET
Tesla to Pay $243M After Jury Finds It Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash
Table of Contents Tesla to Pay $243M After Jury Finds It Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash A federal jury in Florida has found Tesla to be partly liable for a fatal car crash that occurred in 2019 involving its self-driving feature Autopilot. Elon Musk's electric vehicle company must now pay $243 million in damages as a result of the judgment, multiple reports Friday said. Prosecutors filed charges back in 2022 alleging that the driver didn't brake in time when approaching a T-intersection while driving his Tesla Model S with Autopilot active, and as a result killed two passengers in the car he collided with. A Tesla spokesperson told TechCrunch Friday that the verdict is "wrong" and will "set back automotive safety and jeopardize Tesla's and the entire industry's efforts to develop and implement life-saving technology." Tesla plans to appeal, according to the statement. Tesla didn't immediately respond to CNET's request for comment. In California, Tesla is currently in the courts for another case involving Autopilot, where the state DMV is suing for allegations of false advertising and misleading customers. The California DMV alleges that Tesla is misrepresenting the capabilities of its advanced driver assistance systems by naming them "Full Self-Driving" and "Autopilot," and is seeking a 30-day suspension of Tesla's license to sell vehicles in the state.
Fox News
24 minutes ago
- Fox News
Chicago robbery victim describes horrifying attack
Tori Ledezma said she was attacked in the early morning hours when men demanded access to her phone.
