Bloomington police responded Monday to an alert from an 86-year-old female who had been in a situation of attempted murder, BPD Captain Steve Kellams said in a press release.
Life Alert received notice at 11:54 p.m. from a neck pendant the woman, who lived in the 800 block of South Winridge Court, was wearing at the time.
When an ambulance arrived to check on her well-being, personnel reportedly heard yelling from inside the house and immediately contacted the police.
Zachary Emswiller, 19, was standing on the front porch of the residence covered in blood when the police arrived, according to the release. He was taken into custody.
The victim was found on her bedroom floor covered in lacerations and contusions on her face and upper body, according to the release. She appeared to have received a severe beating and was also covered in blood.
She stated Emswiller, her grandson, had attacked her unprovoked and had used his fists to beat her and tried to strangle her.
When confronted with these accusations, Emswiller denied the victim’s explanation. He said he had no knowledge the victim was injured and why he was covered in blood.
Emswiller was booked in the Monroe County Jail and charged with attempted murder and criminal confinement.
The victim was taken to IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to recover from her severe injuries.
Anicka Slachta
