A Massachusetts man is accused of killing his elderly roommate on Thanksgiving because he felt he was standing
“too close”
to the food when he
“often sneezes,”
as reported by the NY Post.
Frank Griswold, 80, went into the kitchen to wash dishes when his roommate, Richard Lombardi, 65, pushed him to the ground, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and court documents shared by WCVB.
Earlier that day, Lombardi and Griswold had a disagreement about the older man being near the food while it was being prepared. In a police interview, Lombardi explained that he was concerned Griswold’s sneezing might
“contaminate the food.”
Lombardi told police he found Griswold in the kitchen,
“too close”
to the food and shoved him away. Lombardi claims
“that Frank Griswold’s feet got tangled up, and he fell and hit his head on the floor,”
WCVB reported.
When Griswold didn’t get up, Lombardi contacted 911. First responders found Griswold unconscious,
“laying face-up on the floor in the kitchen in a pool of blood,”
according to the prosecutors. The two roommates had been friends for 30 years and had lived together for over 20 years.
Lombardi has been charged with assault and battery against a person over 60, causing serious injury, and involuntary manslaughter. He pleaded not guilty and will return to court on December 4.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
