From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Brooklyn grandmother found dead after son calls for wellness check
Maria Ines Granda, 59, was discovered face-down on her sofa with head trauma after her son requested police check on her.
In brief
Maria Ines Granda, 59, was discovered face-down on her sofa with head trauma after her son requested police check on her. A 59-year-old Brooklyn grandmother was allegedly killed by her younger husband in their Bay Ridge apartment, discovered after her son called for a wellness check. Originally reported by New York…
Grandmother found dead on sofa
Maria Ines Granda, 59, was discovered face-down on her couch around 9:30 a.m. in her Bay Ridge apartment. Her son had called police for a wellness check.
Husband arrested two miles away
Mauricio Granda, 47, was taken into custody in Sunset Park after barricading himself in his car. The victim's son had tracked him to the location.
Charged with murder
Mauricio Granda was charged with murder in connection with his wife's death. Specialized police units pulled him from his vehicle.
Neighbors never heard trouble
Residents said they never witnessed fighting or disputes between the couple. One neighbor said they looked like they were in love.
“They looked like they were in love.....but nobody knows what happens behind the doors.”
Victim worked as health aide
Granda was a hard-working home health care worker who often worked six or seven days straight, including overnight shifts. She had two sons and two granddaughters.
“She had a really sweet personality, very, very kind, very sweet, nice and friendly to everyone.”
What to remember
A 59-year-old Brooklyn grandmother was allegedly killed by her younger husband in their Bay Ridge apartment, discovered after her son called for a wellness check.
