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Cancer Patient Jailed for Strangling Elderly Woman
15 Apr
Summary
- An 81-year-old man was jailed for seven years for attempted robbery.
- He targeted a 95-year-old woman, claiming he needed money for his funeral.
- The attack was foiled when the victim's hairdresser arrived unexpectedly.
An 81-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for the attempted robbery and strangulation of a 95-year-old woman in her home. The incident occurred on January 27 when the perpetrator, Edwin Morrison, posed as a council worker. He targeted Mary Morgan, a vulnerable elderly woman, with the stated motivation of obtaining funds for his own funeral following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Morrison strangled Mrs. Morgan and tied her hands with cable ties, demanding money. The attack was interrupted by the timely arrival of Mrs. Morgan's mobile hairdresser. This intervention allowed Mrs. Morgan to call for police assistance and Morrison to flee the scene empty-handed. He later confessed to the crime upon his arrest.
During sentencing, the judge dismissed claims that Morrison's actions were altruistic, describing them as self-centered. The victim reported feeling unsafe and traumatized by the incident. The hairdresser's brave actions were credited with preventing further harm and securing the perpetrator's capture.
