Black Kills Woman in Brutal Beating of Elderly White Couple

CBS Local
November 15, 2013

Lorna Gable. Awoke to find a savage beast in her house intent on killing her and hospitalising her husband.
Lorna Gable. RIP.

Sheriff’s officials Tuesday were seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for brutally beating an elderly couple during a home invasion in January.

Lorna Gable, 84, and her 95-year-old husband were attacked in the early morning hours of Jan. 19 after they woke up to find a burglar in their home.

Sketch of home invasion killer.
Sketch of home invasion killer.

Her husband was released after being hospitalized for a short time, but Gable succumbed to her injuries and died Feb. 15.

The case is now being investigated as a murder, detectives said.

Anyone with information about the suspect was asked to contact Det. Matthew Peterson or Sgt. Chris Fisher at San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Division at (909)387-3589 or call dispatch at (909)387-8313. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at http://www.wetip.com.