The woman was attacked during a burglary.
An elderly woman, originally from Co. Mayo was stabbed to death in her home in Vermont in the US.
81-year-old Helen Jones was stabbed ‘brutally’ in the chest during a robbery at her home on January 4th.
Jones who lived alone, was found dead by a friend who was asked to check on her by an out-of-state relative.
The mother of three was described in her obituary as a devout catholic who volunteered and cherished time with her family.