Chattanooga police arrested Laura Morgan for allegedly using a crowbar to strike James Masingill, 73, in this house they shared at 3401 Orchard Knob Avenue. Masingill was pronounced dead at the scene.
Laura Morgan has been arrested and charged with the 1st Degree Murder of James Masingil and Especially Aggravated Robbery.A 73-year-old man begged for his life as he was struck repeatedly in the head with a crowbar.
No one heard his cries.
No help came.
James Masingill died inside his home at 3401 S. Orchard Knob Ave. on Saturday night.
A woman living in the house, 48-year-old Laura Morgan, reportedly bludgeoned him to death from her wheelchair to take his wallet, according to Chattanooga police.