A 19-year-old Pennsylvania woman with cerebral palsy who authorities say was killed inside her home by her younger sister earlier this week suffered several knife wounds, an autopsy showed.
Helen Miller of Manheim Township died of “multiple stab wounds to the body” on Monday morning, Lancaster County deputy coroner Eric S. Bieber confirmed to Fox News by email on Thursday. His death was considered homicide.
PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN, 19, FOUND WITH CEREBRAL PALSY THAT STABILED TO DEATH; SISTER, 14, FACE TO MURDER LOAD
Initial reports from the authorities said that Helen had “a stab in the neck”.
No further details were immediately provided as the police investigation continues.
Claire Miller, 14, was charged as an adult for the death of her sister Helen because murder is not considered a delinquent act in Pennsylvania, officials said.
(Lancaster County District Attorney)
Claire Miller, 14, was arrested at the scene on Monday and charged with murder as an adult for the death of her sister.
The teenager called the police shortly after 1 am on Monday to report that “she had killed her sister,” said Lancaster County Prosecutor.
Claire Miller took the officers to a room where they found Helen lying on her back with her hands close to her head and a bloodstained pillow covering her face, according to a police complaint obtained by Lancaster Online.
The investigators determined that Helen had been stabbed with what was described as a “big knife” during the night, while the girls’ parents slept.
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Authorities told Fox News that Helen had cerebral palsy and was using a wheelchair.
No reason was disclosed until Thursday.
Claire Miller was denied bail and held in Lancaster County prison. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Friday.