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82-year-old COVID-19 patient fatally struck with oxygen tank by roommate at hospital

Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:11 pm
Posted by John88
Member since Sep 2015
6412 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:11 pm
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A patient accused of fatally beating his 82-year-old hospital roommate with an oxygen tank after the victim began praying has been arrested on suspicion of a hate crime murder, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday.

The assault took place last Thursday morning at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, a sheriff’s news release stated. The victim, who was diagnosed with COVID-19, and the suspect — identified as 37-year-old Jesse Martinez — were sharing a two-person room in the hospital and were both receiving treatment, according to the department.

Martinez “became upset when the victim started to pray. He then struck the victim with an oxygen tank,” the release said.

The victim succumbed to his injuries the following morning. He has not been identified. Martinez was arrested on suspicion of murder with a hate crime enhancement, as well as elder abuse. He’s being held on $1 million and is scheduled to appear in court Monday. No further details have been released amid the ongoing investigation.

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Posted by Pendulum
Member since Jan 2009
7900 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:12 pm to
Died with covid
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
44127 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:12 pm to
Another tragic Covid death.

Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91273 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:12 pm to
Arguably 2 Covid-19 deaths from this.
Posted by dbeck
Member since Nov 2014
29454 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:13 pm to
Probably left their blinker on.
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
44127 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:14 pm to
His entire extended family is presumed to be positive with Covid and added to the state covid case rate.


Now do you people understand why we have to wear masks at all times except when eating in a restaurant?

Just imagine how bad it would be if every store that didn't contribute millions to congressional lobbying efforts were allowed to be open?

My god.



This post was edited on 12/23/20 at 7:16 pm
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
175433 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:15 pm to
That’s a Covid death

Then when the murderer gets the chair that’s another Covid death
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
54701 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:15 pm to
Damn atheist, won't even let a sick man pray. Coexist my arse.
Posted by blueboy
Member since Apr 2006
62734 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:17 pm to
Why didn't they name the victim?
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
68499 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:19 pm to
Yet another uplifting thread by John88.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
294387 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:19 pm to
quote:

hate crime enhancement, as well as elder abuse.


Thought crimes.
Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
12545 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 7:25 pm to
Under the rules Louisiana uses, that is absolutely a Covid death. Oh, and the new DA out there probably won't even prosecute. Good times.
Posted by QJenk
Atl, Ga
Member since Jan 2013
17098 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:06 pm to
Wtf. That is so extremely fricked up. I'd be filled with so much anger if that was my loved one.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
16310 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:07 pm to
Add him to the count.
Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
20464 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:42 pm to
quote:

hate crime enhancement, as well as elder abuse.

quote:

Thought crimes.

When did elder abuse become a thought crime?
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:44 pm to
Bullet
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
104178 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:47 pm to
Plot twist: the new LA County DA has pledged to eliminate the practice of sentence enhancements.
Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
13607 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 8:48 pm to
Friend,

Meanwhile, otherwise healthy 41 year old Representative-elect from Monroe moved to ICU due to covid today. But that would not make the OT or PT's headlines in today's forum climate. Attempts to underplay the severity of this virus are foolhardy.

Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted by CUSTER
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2020
51 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:00 pm to
I worked with a lady once that was upset about a turn in her life. Her tactic to deal with it was while we were in a vehicle to chant to Mary and pull around on a string of beads. I didn't consider beating her up over it but it was a trying experience to listen to her droning on and on. I told her there was no wonder so much bad stuff went on in the world because she kept God tied up tending to her problems.
Posted by James11111
Walnut Creek, Ca
Member since Jul 2020
5492 posts
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:03 pm to
quote:

Attempts to underplay the severity of this virus are foolhardy.


As are attempts to overplay it.
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