Massachusetts teen charged with murder in attack on elderly woman

A Massachusetts teenager, Anthony DeMayo, 18, has been charged with the murder of 68-year-old Janet Swallow, who was found dead in her Danvers home. Authorities believe the attack was random, with no known connection between DeMayo and Swallow. The investigation began after police received a report of DeMayo behaving erratically while carrying a knife. He has been ordered held without bail and will undergo further psychological evaluation.

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