Prosecutor: Chism Nearly Killed DYS Worker

Murder suspect Philip Chism nearly choked a Department of Youth Services worker to death in June, said a prosecutor during Chism's latest arraignment in Suffolk Juvenile Court.

Assistant Suffolk District Attorney Mark Zanini said Chism "stalked and pounced" on the victim, a 29-year-old DYS worker, reported the Boston Herald.

The victim was only able to scream for help when Chism took his right hand off her neck to punch her in the head and jaw, reported the Herald. 

Read the full Boston Herald article.

Chism is in state custody after he allegedly murdered Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer in October 2013. 

Here is previous Patch coverage about Chism, the attack and the murder:

Chism Indicted on Attack of DYS Staff Member

Chism 'Psychotic' After Attacking DYS Staff Member

Investigators Say Chism Confessed to Murder of Teacher 

Chism Indicted on Additional Count of Rape in Ritzer Murder

Chism Arraigned Wednesday in Murder of Teacher Colleen Ritzer

Court Records Say Chism Left Note ‘I Hate You All’ Next to Victim’s Body 

Student Says Chism Upset By Teacher’s Mention of ‘Tennessee’