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Elderly Man with Alzheimer's Brutally Attacked in Houston Parking Lot

Two suspects arrested and charged in connection with the violent incident that left the victim with severe injuries.

  • 67-year-old Florentino Hurtado, who suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia, was brutally attacked and robbed in a Houston parking lot after he mistakenly tried to enter the wrong car.
  • Two suspects, Trayvon Lockridge and Deroderic Stephens, have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
  • Hurtado, who weighs less than 100 pounds, suffered injuries including a broken cheekbone, cuts, a possible traumatic brain injury and a black eye.
  • Hurtado's daughter, Jessica, expressed heartbreak over her father's attack, stating that he didn't deserve such treatment and that the incident has been very hard for the family.
  • Lockridge's bond has been set at $50,000, while Stephens, who reportedly faces charges in five other cases, has not yet had his bond set.
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