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Tenn. caregiver accused of neglecting, killing elderly woman

Authorities arrested a man Saturday after he led them on a chase through three counties that included four stolen vehicles, the last of which he drove into the Tennessee River./Source: MGN
Authorities arrested a man Saturday after he led them on a chase through three counties that included four stolen vehicles, the last of which he drove into the Tennessee River./Source: MGN(WVLT)
By WVLT News
Published: May. 30, 2020 at 1:09 PM EDT
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Officials said a Tennessee woman was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the 2019 death of a 62-year-old woman.

Eulah Faye Gerecht, 73, was arrested Friday on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated elderly neglect and TennCare fraud.

Autopsy results ruled the death of Floyd Dean "Dena" Swift a homicide as a result of malnutrition and dehydration.

Officials said Gerecht was Swift's primary caretaker for many years.

Gerecht was indicted by the Robertson County Grand Jury.

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