Overview
- Gregory Turnipseed, 71, died on Nov. 26 from injuries suffered in an Oct. 17 attack on St. Paul Street, according to officials.
- Police arrested Kiannah Bonaparte, 49, on Nov. 15 and initially charged her with first- and second-degree assault; she is held without bond with a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 11.
- Investigators say a girl believed to be about 15 also participated, with charging documents describing the teen punching Turnipseed before the adult suspect allegedly brought him down and kicked his head.
- Charging records state Turnipseed identified Bonaparte in a hospital photo array, and the vehicle that left the scene was registered to her.
- Authorities say the investigation remains active and charges may be amended following his death, while Turnipseed’s family is publicly urging accountability.