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Pasco woman charged with murdering her terminally ill boyfriend

Jan 4, 2024 1 min read

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Margaret Kearney, a 69-year-old woman from Pasco County, Florida, has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder following the death of her boyfriend, Gary Polony, who was terminally ill with rectal cancer. Kearney, who had been Polony's live-in girlfriend for over 15 years, allegedly smothered him with a pillow on December 20, 2023. Her actions reportedly stemmed from her disgust with caring for him, particularly as his illness caused him to become incontinent. A home healthcare nurse discovered Polony's body, leading to an investigation by the authorities.

According to reports, Kearney confessed to both planning and executing the murder to a friend and later to the authorities. She purportedly over-medicated Polony with liquid morphine before smothering him, claiming her intention was to prevent him from further suffering. Kearney is currently being held without bond in the Pasco County Jail. The case has drawn attention to the challenges of caregiving and end-of-life issues, with experts emphasizing the importance of discussing and communicating end-of-life wishes with loved ones.

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