WHITE PLAINS –
Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace called Coto “a beacon of light,” devoted to helping others, which included trips into the field to meet clients in their homes. “For that, she paid dearly,” said the DA.
“Her savage murder is a reminder of the risks our county employees face daily when they go into the community. And it must serve as a wake-up call to all of us in county government.”
Cacace called on the state legislature to adopt new measures that would enhance penalties for those who assault social services employees, and provide funds for critical safety equipment for our frontline workers.”
County Executive Ken Jenkins said Coto “devoted her life to helping people, and her warmth, courage and commitment to doing good remain her lasting legacy.”
He said her “compassion and purpose with which she lived” will always be remembered.
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