New York social employee, 56, who was viciously crushed throughout residence go to dies of accidents

A Westchester County social employee who was viciously crushed inside a Peekskill house constructing final month throughout a house go to succumbed to her accidents Wednesday, officers stated.

Maria Coto, 56, died greater than a month after she was pummeled, allegedly by 31-year-old Hasseem Jenkins — leaving her with extreme mind swelling and bleeding, authorities stated.

Coto was checking on a consumer when the unprovoked assault unfolded.

Earlier than Coto died, Jenkins was anticipated to face expenses of tried homicide and assault with intent to trigger bodily harm, in keeping with on-line information.

The Westchester County District Lawyer’s Workplace stated Wednesday it can pursue “all applicable expenses given the change in circumstances.”

“The WCDAO sends our deepest condolences to the household, mates and colleagues of Maria Coto on the information of her passing,” stated the district legal professional’s workplace.

Coto knocked on the unsuitable door through the go to earlier than the brutal assault, CBS 2 NY reported, citing neighbors.

Jenkins “repeatedly punch[ed] Coto along with his fists and did repeatedly kick Ms. Coto with heavy boots … above the top and physique inflicting Ms. Coto to maintain extreme mind bleed, swelling of the mind, and a number of facial fractures,” in keeping with an prison affidavit obtained by The Submit.

Following the assault, Westchester County Govt George Latimer accredited an emergency contract that beefed up safety escorts for social employees.

“We’re deeply heartbroken to study of the tragic passing of Maria Coto,” Latimer stated in a press release on Wednesday.

“Maria was a devoted worker of the Westchester County Division of Social Companies, who was brutally attacked whereas selflessly performing her duties. It’s enraging that somebody whose life was dedicated to serving to others was viciously taken from her family and friends.”

“Whereas we’re dedicated to making sure that justice is served on this case, at this second, we want to solely concentrate on remembering Maria for her heat, braveness and dedication to doing good and serving to folks,” Latimer went on to say.

“At present, all of us mourn her loss and grieve alongside her family and friends.”