GUILTY MD - Nancy Frankel, 92, murdered, Kensington, Jan 2021 *arrest*

[Leomoon80]

Nancy Frankel, is a well known Sculptor in the Maryland - DC corridor of Kensington Maryland where she lived.

From the few articles I've found, it appears she mentored young women, and invited them to live with her. In this case she invited the wrong person, a 26 yr old named Julia Birch who lived with her since January.

The news article didn't say if it was January of 2021, but I assume it is.

Julia Birch called 911 and reported a murder, saying she was responsible for the death.

Not many details yet seem to be available, but no doubt they'll be soon.

FROM “My Life” online - Nancy Frankel was born on 05/08/1929 and is 92 years old. Julia Birch age 26 called the police and told them she killed Nancy Frankel.

26-Year-Old Maryland Woman Murdered Renowned 92-Year-Old Sculptor Roommate, Then Called 911 on Herself: Cops

 

[Leomoon80]

Nancy Frankel's sculptor pieces can be seen on her Blog below:

Roommate, 26, 'murders renowned sculptor, 92, then calls 911'

NancyFrankel.com/resume

NancyFrankel.com Home page Some of her work can be seen here

 

[realanastasia]

Renowned 92-Year-Old Sculptor Killed by 26-Year-Old Female Roommate: Cops

https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...99b62a-f00a-11eb-a452-4da5fe48582d_story.html

“Bill Streit, Frankel’s 66-year-old son-in-law, said Birch and Frankel were longtime family friends who met through their relatives’ work with the Catholic Worker Movement.

“We watched her grow up,” Streit said, describing Birch as sweet and empathetic. “Even in our wildest imagining, no one would have ever ever ever thought this could possibly happen.”

Birch moved in with Frankel a few months ago, Streit said, in what the family thought would be a “win-win situation.” Frankel could have companionship at an old age, and Birch could have a room in her house.”

 

[scriabina]

Nancy sounds like she was a wonderful and talented woman. I can't imagine why anyone would want to kill her. Judging by comments from neighbors in the article who described her as seeming "off" and unfriendly, I am guessing the killer is mentally ill and something triggered her into a psychotic murderous rage? And when she came down from her psychosis, she called 911 and confessed?

What a horrible way for this lovely woman to die. It's just awful. It's so discouraging to read about all the people who are murdered by those they were only trying to help out, most recently like the elderly woman in the UK killed by a homeless man she took in. Why bother being kind and giving to strangers when the "reward" could very well be a violent horrible death?

 

[Leomoon80]

An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday to determine the cause and manner of death.

Birch was charged with first-degree murder and she is being held without bond.

26-Year-Old Maryland Woman Says She Killed 92-Year-Old Roommate Nancy Anne Frankel, Police Say

 

[JerseyGirl]

Trial postponed for woman accused of killing well-known Kensington sculptor

Defense wants more time to retain a medical expert

bethesdamagazine.com

Another status hearing in the case is set for Aug. 23.

 

[JerseyGirl]

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 29th. Birch faces up to 40 years in prison.

27-year-old pleads guilty to murder of 92-year-old roommate

Julie Birch, 27, pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree murder for the death of her 92-year-old roommate, Nancy Ann Frankel.

www.fox5dc.com