A Massachusetts man who once attempted to smother an 80‑year‑old woman has spent decades trying to rebuild his life. Now, despite ongoing struggles with substance use, the Massachusetts Parole Board is prepared to give him another chance.
On Dec. 15, 1980, 22-year-old David Sibinich was found by police inside the house of 80-year-old Esther Berenholc. She was tightly tied with wire, lying on the floor in her bedroom. She had been beaten and badly bruised about the face. Her fingers were also cut in several places, and she suffered multiple cut wounds on her head.
She told the officers that Sibinich had tried to smother her with a pillow and choke her, before tying her up. The officers saw pillow stuffing scattered around the room and also saw stuffing and blood on Sibinich’s clothing and body…