Blacksburg woman charged with homicide after investigation into death of mother, officials say

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested a 55-year-old woman after an investigation into the death of a 78-year-old Blacksburg resident, Mary McMahan.

According to the sheriff’s office, the Blacksburg Rescue Squad responded to a medical call at a residence on Merrimac Road on March 4. The patient was transported to the hospital where she later died.

Officials said due to the victim’s severe physical condition and concerns of elder abuse, staff at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery notified the Montgomery County Adult Protective Services, which subsequently referred the case to the MOCOSO for investigation…

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