Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Murdering Elderly Neighbor

Dominic Panzino has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 91-year-old Kathryn Schroepfer.

A neighbor has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Kathryn Schroepfer.

Dominic Panzino, 36, was arrested in Massachusetts on stolen vehicle charges Wednesday night. According to Clearwater Police, he then .

Schroepfer in her home at 110 Orangeview Ave. An autopsy revealed she died of blunt force trauma.

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