A remembrance to honor a Westchester County social worker who was beaten to death after knocking on the wrong door is planned for Thursday.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Maria Coto, 56, was attacked by a man after mistakenly knocking on his door during a field visit in Peekskill. She ran to a neighbor's apartment, allegedly followed by Haseem Jenkins, 31, who is accused of punching and kicking her. He allegedly said 'I'm going to kill you. I'm going to kill you, b****.'She was hospitalized on life support for nearly two weeks, but ultimately died. Jenkins was initially charged with attempted murder and assault.
the Michaelian Office Building at 148 Martine Avenue in White Plains. 'We are deeply heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of Maria Coto. Maria was a dedicated employee of the Westchester County Department of Social Services, who was brutally attacked while selflessly performing her duties. It is enraging that someone whose life was devoted to helping others was viciously taken from her friends and family,' Westchester County Executive George Latimer said upon learning of her death.
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