John Rooney of Randoph was arraigned in Stoughton District Court last Monday on the murder of Georgios Kontsas, 78, according to the Boston Herald. In addition to the pending murder charge, Rooney is also accused of stabbing Kontsas' wife, Dorothea.
Prosecutors say that it was Dorothea's description of the man who killed her husband, and of the man's SUV that led police to Rooney. Ronney's Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer waived argument on bail and set the matter down for a probable cause hearing as the case will be indicted and brought to the superior court.
At around 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 27th, a thin, dirty-blond haired man knocked on the door of the Kontsas' home. Dorothea told police that she recalled seeing a small green SUV outside of her home around the same time. When Dorothea opened the door, the man handed her an envelope addressed to her son and immediately stepped into the couple's foyer while saying "Give me the money, give me the money."
The man then stabbed Georgios and his wife using a knife with a 12-inch serrated blade. Assistant District Attorney Brian Wilson said that Georgios died on the scene while his wife, who had sustained several stab wounds including one to the neck, escaped to a neighbor's house where the police were called.
Based on the description given by Dorothea, police went to Rooney's home where they found a small, green SUV with blood stains inside. Other evidence recovered included two folded envelopes contained inside the envelope the man handed to Dorothea, one of which contained a fingerprint belonging to Rooney.
In addition to the charge of murder, Rooney is also charged with assault on a person over the age of 60 with the intent to murder, home invasion, armed assault in a dwelling as well as assault and battery on a person over 60.
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael DelSignore fights for the rights of clients facing serious criminal charges. Call for a free consultation at 508-455-4755 or by email.
