Resident kills Vermont homeless shelter employee with ax.

A homeless woman allegedly killed a social worker and homeless shelter coordinator with an ax in Brattleboro, Vermont. The victim suffered injuries to her head, face, neck, and torso that made her "unrecognizable." The suspect, who had purchased the ax a day earlier, surrendered to police without incident and has been charged with first-degree murder. Her lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf, citing significant mental health issues. The National Association of Social Workers is advocating for legislation to improve social work safety.