Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Woman would not answer the door when neighbors knocked - Was dead inside for two years


New York - Brooklyn resident Christina Copeman became a recluse after the death of her husband 17 years ago, more so as she began to succumb to Alzheimer's disease. She wouldn't answer greetings from neighbors and eventually refused to come to the door when people knocked.
The full consequences of her isolation weren't realized until this week, when police broke down the door to her apartment and found her skeletal remains dressed, and wearing a coat and hat as if she were about to go out. She was curled in a fetal position and a medical exam determined that she succumbed to heart disease. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Chic Mystique