Man who murdered Attleboro woman and set her house on fire sentenced to life in prison

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — A man accused of killing an elderly Attleboro woman and then lighting her house on fire pled guilty Thursday.

Adam Rollins was charged with burglary with assault, murder, and arson after the 2022 killing of Judith Henriques, and was sentenced to life in prison.

Authorities said Rollins new the victim through his work, and broke into her home to steal from her before killing her and setting the home on fire.

Prosecutors also said he intended to rape Henriques.

In exchange for a guilty plea, Rollins had charges of assault with intent to rape and possession of child pornography dropped.