Florida man charged after he allegedly killed his grandmother with hammer

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Police in Florida arrested a “blood-soaked man” after a deadly hammer attack which left his grandmother dead and his grandfather seriously injured, according to Fox News.

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Anthony Michael Corrado, 34, of Naples, was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated battery on a person over age 65 after police say he called the housekeeper to help clean up the crime scene on May 17.

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The housekeeper told police when she arrived at the home, she was greeted by Corrado, who was allegedly covered in blood. He led the housekeeper to his grandmother’s body in a bedroom, according to Fox News.

Authorities said the housekeeper told Corrado she needed to get cleaning supplies from her car and once outside, took off in the vehicle and flagged a nearby deputy in his patrol vehicle.

Deputies said they found the dead woman and Corrado’s grandfather suffering from head injuries. He was  flown by helicopter to a nearby hospital.

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“This individual is in our custody thanks to the swift response by deputies and the quick-thinking (housekeeper) who was able to get herself out of the residence and alert law enforcement,” Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said in a press release.

Collier County Sheriff’s Office said the elderly couple had a restraining order against their grandson.

Police say Corrado was released from prison last year after violating his parole and had a lengthy record — including possession of amphetamines and heroin, and a hit-and-run incident — dating back to when he was 23 years old.