Cruel Summer: Independence, MO Lady Suffers BRUTAL Beat Down During Robbery

Another glimpse at growing local hateration and the cycle of violence spinning out of control throughout the metro. Take a look:

Family asking for help after an Independence stroke survivor was brutally beat by robbers

INDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) -- Family members are helping a mother heal after they said a robber brutally beat the stroke survivor inside her own Independence home. KCTV5 News wants to warn you this report will include photos of her injuries. After the attack, she said her mom doesn't feel safe and is too afraid to go home.