ST MARY, Jamaica — A man who was initially charged with attempted rape, burglary, and assault occasioning grievous bodily harm in relation to the attack on a 97-year-old woman has now been charged with murder following the victim’s death.

The deceased is retiree Gwendolyn Bailey.

Charged with her murder is 24-year-old construction worker Ronaldo Robinson, otherwise called ‘Biggs,’ of Top Road, Jeffery Town in St Mary.

According to the police, around 4:00 am on Sunday, March 31,  Bailey was at home when Robinson allegedly broke in and attempted to sexually assault her. It is reported that his attempt was unsuccessful.

It is alleged that he then proceeded to severely beat her, resulting in her being admitted to the hospital.

She was released but was re-admitted twice due to her injuries and later succumbed.

Robinson was initially charged with attempted rape, burglary, and assault occasioning grievous bodily harm; however, the charge was upgraded to murder following a post-mortem examination on Monday, May 27.

His court date is being finalised.