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The incident happened just before noontime on Saturday, March 16 in Wantagh.
Nassau County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to an Oakland Avenue residence for a welfare check.
Upon arrival, they observed the woman, age 82, on the floor. She was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic at the scene.
Police are now saying that she died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
On Sunday morning, March 17, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 74-year-old Anthony Heaton, of Wantagh.
Heaton has been charged with second-degree murder.
He was scheduled to be arraigned on Sunday, March 17 at First District Court in Hempstead.
The woman's identity has not yet been released.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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