71-Year-Old Calif. Postal Worker Is Stabbed to Death While Walking Home: 'Sweetest Woman Ever'

A 71-year-old postal worker was stabbed to death last Wednesday while walking home in West Oakland, Calif. — and she was only three houses away from her own residence when the alleged murder occurred, multiple outlets report.

His mom had been strong and feisty, Miles said to ABC 7 News. “My mom was a tough cookie, let me tell you! She was 5'2,” packed a punch, didn’t take no mess," he said. Miles will now be solely responsible for the caretaking of his disabled stepfather, the outlet reports.

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The USPS said it was “deeply saddened” at the loss of Spruill, noting she “beamed with energy, joy and brought light to all who had the pleasure to know and work alongside her.”

Winchester has been denied bail. It’s unclear if he has hired a lawyer to comment on his behalf. His plea hearing will be on Feb. 3.

source: people.com