In the quiet closing days of 2012, a tragedy unfolded within the supposed sanctuary of an assisted living group home in Las Vegas. Henry Namett, an 82-year-old Caucasian male, became the victim of a brutal attack. On a late December evening, the quiet of the residence on Washington Avenue was shattered by an act of violence that would claim two lives.
The alleged perpetrator was a fellow resident, 68-year-old David Settle. In a shocking turn of events, Settle, who reportedly suffered from dementia, is said to have attacked both Namett and another resident, 59-year-old Elenita Ablao. The assault was carried out with a hammer, and both victims were struck multiple times in the head.
Following the horrific incident, law enforcement arrested David Settle. He was subsequently charged with the murders of Henry Namett and Elenita Ablao. The case brought to light the challenges and potential dangers within assisted living facilities, particularly those housing individuals with severe cognitive impairments.
