Elderly Woman Found Dead in Maryland Home, Suspect at Large
I still can’t wrap my head around how something so shocking could happen in a neighborhood that’s always felt safe. On September 14, 81-year-old Helen Thomas was found dead inside her Fort Washington home. Emergency responders did everything they could, but she didn’t make it.
It wasn’t just a tragic loss—it was a jolt to everyone nearby. A quiet street turned into a scene of chaos in minutes, and the weight of what happened hangs over the community.
When you hear about crimes like this, it’s easy to distance yourself, but moments like these hit home because they remind us how quickly safety can be taken away…