🌱 1 Dead In Assisted Living Home Dispute + Ukraine Benefit Concert

Hey, people of St. Louis! Helen Eckhard here with a fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

A shower early in the morning. High: 62 Low: 44.

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Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. A 63-year-old woman is dead after her roommate at an assisted living center allegedly poured hot cooking oil on her. Police say the 65-year-old suspect poured the oil on victim Doren Davis during a personal dispute at their residence in the Smiley House on Mar. 7. The suspect is currently being held at the Missouri Department of Corrections. (KMOV4)
2. Prosecutors with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office say new evidence proves that two police officers lied about a carjacking attempt that allegedly occurred on Mar. 19. Following the release of the footage, chief warrant officer Chris Hinckley announced that the weapons charge against the 27-year-old man arrested in connection to the incident had been dropped. The man remains in custody in Jefferson County on unrelated charges. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. St. Louis musicians held a benefit concert on Monday evening to support Ukrainian refugees. The hour-long charity concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood featured professional musicians, including conductor Wendy Lea of the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis. Funds raised during the event are being donated to Presbyterian Disaster Relief and will help pay for food and clothes for Ukrainian refugees. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Livestrong® At Bayer YMCA (12:00 PM)
• Vaccine Clinic At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get out on a Great Rivers Greenway during the Life Outside Challenge, now through May 31! Complete at least 10 challenges for a chance to win prizes. (Facebook)
• Stop by the Missouri History Museum for Thursday Night at the Museum to hear the Chamber Project St. Louis showcase chamber music connected to the region! Activities will include a happy hour, a music tour table, and more! (Facebook)
• Have you heard about the Spirit of Discovery amusement park? The 60-acre park is expected to break ground in Wentzville in 2023 and will be fully inclusive with attractions for visitors of all ages who may have disabilities. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.