65-year-old woman died after an 18-year-old boy who knocked her unconscious and “felt good while hitting her” repeatedly stomped on her head; teen charged
Florida – In a horrific incident of violence that shook Florida residents, an 18-year-old boy, identified as A. Gueits, has been charged with felony murder following the death of a 65-year-old woman, identified as C. Charon, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a robbery and assault on December 26, 2024.
The attack occurred in the early hours after Christmas in a local park, where surveillance cameras recorded the brutal assault. According to the sheriff’s office, Gueits approached Charon, who was sitting on a park bench, and struck her in the face, causing her to collapse. As Charon lay unconscious, Gueits continued to stomp on her head, causing multiple broken bones and a brain bleed.
The video footage shows a chilling escalation of violence, with Gueits delivering a kick that knocked Charon to the ground. He then stomped and kicked her repeatedly in the head and face, intensifying her injuries. After the initial assault, Gueits rummaged through Charon’s belongings, stole her purse, and momentarily left the scene, only to return and further abuse her unconscious body by dragging her and placing a shopping cart next to her before kicking her once more and fleeing the scene.
Deputies responded to the scene shortly before 7 a.m., finding Charon severely injured and unconscious. Gueits was identified and apprehended later that day without incident. During his arrest, Gueits reportedly admitted to the assault, telling detectives post-Miranda that he “felt good while hitting her” because it allowed him to vent his anger. Gueits was initially charged with aggravated battery and theft, but following Charon’s death in March 2025, the charges were upgraded to felony murder due to the fatal outcome of his assault. He faces severe legal consequences, given his prior convictions for aggravated assault with a weapon, battery, and theft.
In the court filings, prosecutors detailed the gruesome nature of the attack and have motioned to keep Gueits detained without bail until trial, citing the brutal and unprovoked nature of his actions and his apparent lack of remorse. The motion for detention paints a grim picture of the defendant’s capacity for violence and his potential threat to public safety.
The community and Charon’s family are left in mourning and shock over the senseless violence. Neighbors and local residents expressed horror and disbelief that such a brutal attack could happen in their community, particularly to a vulnerable elderly woman. The case has also sparked discussions about safety in public spaces and the need for more robust measures to protect residents, especially the elderly and vulnerable, in public parks and other communal areas.
Gueits was denied bond after appearing in court on Thursday morning. The community continues to rally around the memory of Charon, remembering her as a kind and gentle soul who faced an unimaginably violent end. This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for community awareness and preventive measures to protect the most vulnerable members of society from such heinous acts. As the legal process unfolds, many are calling for justice for Charon and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
