Tampa Escorts: Caretaker arrested in elderly woman’s death
September 24, 2009Mehrman had a debilitating muscular disease, used a wheelchair and needed constant care. Her daughter has multiple sclerosis and doesn’t live in Tampa.
Mallory cooperated with police after Mehrman’s death, but “her story didn’t add up,” McElroy said.
Mallory told police today that she administered drugs to Mehrman but didn’t give any explanation for the elevated drug levels or missing money, McElroy said.
Asked why Mallory faces a second-degree murder charge, McElroy said police worked closely with the state attorney’s office in determining the appropriate charges.
If convicted, Mallory could face life behind bars.
In January 2004, Mallory pleaded guilty to soliciting another to commit prostitution. An admitted crack user, she offered to perform a sexual act in exchange for $23 to pay rent, a police report states. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail, with credit for time served.