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Victim in Springfield assault dies; suspect’s charges upgraded to murder
SPRINGFIELD — A 45-year-old woman who was badly beaten two weeks ago in a domestic dispute has died, and her accused attacker is now facing murder charges. Quitiza L. Holmes, of Springfield, died at about 5:25 a.m. Thursday, after suffering serious head injuries in the April 30 assault, said James Leydon, spokesman for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni.
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