84-year-old woman stabbed by home health aide in Massapequa, family says
An 84-year-old woman was stabbed in her Massapequa home, and family members allege the suspect is her home health aide.
It happened this week on Bay Drive and Merrick Road.
Police arrested 23-year-old Amanda Fraser, charging her with second-degree attempted murder. They did not release any information about a possible motive.
Video shows overnight home health aide stabbing woman, son claims
The victim's son said Wednesday morning a home health aide came to the house for her morning shift and saw blood and a knife on the floor. The victim was found suffering from stab wounds to the chest.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where she underwent surgery. Her son said she is expected to survive.
According to the son, surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide get into bed with his mother and begin to stab her.
The worker then allegedly tried to drive away, crashed in the driveway of the home, and got out of the vehicle and ran away.
Officers were in the neighborhood throughout the day, gathering evidence, including surveillance footage.
Massapequa High School and Birch Lane Elementary School were placed under a secure lockdown for about 90 minutes as a precaution.