“Mr. Edward Huff is a divinely wonderful man who had led an exemplary life,” said attorney Jud Collier, who is representing Huff. “And he unfortunately does suffer from severe, acute Alzheimer’s.”

Collier said at this early stage of the case, he has not yet been advised of the substance of the allegations against his client.

“But however this may have occurred, we have the utmost and sincere sympathies for the family of the deceased lady,” Collier added.

Huff’s daughter expressed similar sentiments.

“We’re trying to take care of my dad,” said Lisa Huff Richardson of Powhatan County. “He has severe Alzheimer’s and is in a facility that’s taking care of him. We feel horrible, horrible for the other family.”

Melissa Owens, vice president of sales and marketing for Elmcroft Senior Living, declined to comment on the incident “out of respect for the privacy of our residents and families.”