Chilling Home Invasion Caught on Camera: Fake Police Officers Target Elderly Woman

TLDRTwo men posing as police officers gained access to the home of a 78-year-old woman, Usha Singh, in Vancouver. The surveillance footage shows them entering her residence and rummaging through her living room. Singh was found badly beaten and later died in the hospital. The suspects, Sandy Jack Perisian and another accomplice, are currently facing sentencing. Prosecutors seek an 8-year prison term, while the defense requests a reduced 5-year sentence.

Key insights

🚓Two men posed as police officers to gain access to the home of 78-year-old Usha Singh.

🎥Surveillance footage captured the suspects entering Singh's residence and rummaging through her living room.

💔Singh was found badly beaten in her home and died in the hospital two days later.

⚖️The main suspect, Sandy Jack Perisian, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is facing sentencing.

😔The defense argues that Perisian's lengthy criminal record and tragic personal circumstances should be taken into account during sentencing.

Q&A

How did the suspects gain access to Usha Singh's home?

—The suspects gained access by posing as police officers.

What happened to Usha Singh during the home invasion?

—Singh was found badly beaten in her home and later died in the hospital.

What is the prosecution seeking in terms of sentencing?

—The prosecution is seeking an 8-year prison term for the main suspect, Sandy Jack Perisian.

What is the defense requesting for the sentencing?

—The defense is requesting a reduced 5-year sentence for Sandy Jack Perisian.

What factors does the defense argue should be considered during sentencing?

—The defense argues that Perisian's lengthy criminal record and tragic personal circumstances should be taken into account.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Surveillance footage shows two men dressed as police officers approaching the home of 78-year-old Usha Singh.

00:15One of the suspects enters Singh's residence, followed by the second suspect.

00:32The footage shows the suspects rummaging through Singh's living room.

00:52Singh was found badly beaten in her home and died in the hospital two days later.

01:45Prosecutors are seeking an 8-year prison term for the main suspect, Sandy Jack Perisian.

02:04The defense is requesting a reduced 5-year sentence for Sandy Jack Perisian.

02:10The sentencing reasons will be delivered by Justice Kathleen Kerr on March 15th.

02:14Usha Singh's tragic case highlights the issue of home invasions and the vulnerability of the elderly.

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