LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) arrested a man accused of stabbing an elderly resident to death on Feb. 12.
LMPD officers were executing a welfare check on Bettie Collins, 79, near the 10000 block of Chenoweth Vista Way when they discovered her dead in her home.
On March 9, Mark Rudolph was charged with murder, robbery, burglary and tampering with physical evidence.
In a neighborhood longtime homeowners describe as "very peaceful and calm," residents were concerned after Collin's death.
"The main concern was how did [the suspect] get in and ... how did [Collins] die?" Skip, the neighborhoods HOA president said in an interview with WHAS11 on Feb. 23. "[Neighbors] should know that this was a one time incident. They should be safe."
Following Collin's death, police said they have "stepped-up" directed patrols in the immediate area.
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