A Bronxwoman who sought medicalcare at Lincoln Hospital in Mott Haven has died after being brutally beaten by her hospital roommate, according to the New YorkPolice Department.
Authorities say 55-year-old Cynthia Vann was admitted to the hospital for liver treatment when the incident occurred. While resting in her room, Vann was attacked in her sleep by her roommate, who allegedly had a documented history of violent behavior.
The assault left Vann with severe injuries requiring emergency surgery. Despite efforts to save her life, she died two weeks later…