76-Year-Old Woman Dies After Beating From Son: Cops

A 76-year-old Stamford woman has died three days after her son brutally beat her, causing her brain to swell and bleed, according to police.

Authorities said Maryanne Anderson died at Stamford Hospital after undergoing surgery to remove part of her skull and relieve pressure in her brain. She was listed in "grave condition" after the attack. Police said doctors induced a coma and placed Anderson on a ventilator.

The woman's son, Timothy Anderson, 42, is accused of assaulting her Monday at her home on Sleepy Hollow Lane. Police said Maryanne Anderson confronted her son about his medication, which he was neglecting to take, at which point Timothy Anderson grabbed his mother and punched her repeatedly in the face.

Maryanne Anderson called out to her older son, who intervened and dialed 911, according to police. The two brothers scuffled and Timothy Anderson fled the home. Police took him into custody on Haig Avenue.

Timothy Anderson was arrested and charged with first-degree assault of an elderly person, first-degree unlawful restraint, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Police said an autopsy is scheduled for Friday. Stamford police detectives will work with the state's attorney's office to file upgraded charges against Timothy Anderson, who is being held on $500,000 bond and is due back in court April 21.

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