- A man was excited to enter his new home, which he had bought at an auction, only to be hit by a strong odor
- Without wasting time, he got out and immediately called the police to report what he had experienced
- When the police arrived, they discovered the dead body of a 69-year-old granny not far from the living room
A new homeowner has been forced to delay his move into the house after it became a crime scene.
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He had bought the property at an auction, and as soon as he entered, he noticed a pungent smell.
He immediately left the house and called the police, informing them of the situation at the 1700 block of Planters Row.
The incident happened on Wednesday, October 19, as the Addison Police Department made its way to the scene.
Addison Police Department visits Pauline Williams’ house
“Officers entered the residence and discovered the body of an elderly woman who appeared to have been deceased for some time,” the Addison Police Department told People.
The deceased was identified as Pauline Williams, a 69-year-old woman who seemed to have been dead for quite a while.
The cause of death was yet to be established as the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office and the police continued their investigations.
Gary McIntyre, a neighbor, expressed regret for not checking on his neighbors, saying he would have noticed something amiss.
Pauline Williams’ mailbox full
“We have not been good neighbors,” he said remorsefully, his face filled with sorrow.
Williams’ mailbox was full, and her backyard was overgrown with weeds, showing it had not been tended to for a long time.
Police said they were looking for the deceased’s kin in hopes of finding answers about what could have led to Williams’ death.
“I think that was the shocking part of it. It reminds me to check on my neighbors a little bit more frequently, to be friendly, and to hope that doesn’t happen to you one day,” Austin Mathews said.
Netizens react to Pauline Williams’ death
The news sparked mixed reactions among social media users, many of whom said they had more questions than answers.
Joyce Vann:
“This is a generational issue we, as seniors, often discuss with other seniors. The majority today seldom hear from their kids or grandkids. We get it, they’re busy adulting with jobs, kids, and obligations of their own. We know we could literally be dead in our home for days on end and not be missed.”
Azure Bradger:
“It’s sad that the only reason anyone came looking for her was because she defaulted on her mortgage and the house was sold to someone else who didn’t expect to even find her.”
Karen Gaither:
“I saw the news, and they didn’t mention the house had been foreclosed on. Maybe in foreclosure, you’re buying on courthouse steps, so no pictures from the realtor and no inspection. I guess she passed away, and that could be why she didn’t pay her bills and the home was foreclosed on.”
Shawn RaChel Godfrey:
“Family wants privacy now that she’s dead, but they didn’t care enough to check while she was alive.”
Suzie Martinez:
“So they don’t even bother checking the inside of the home before putting it up for auction? No wonder they don’t show pictures of the inside.”
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Nakuru couple found dead at home
In another story closer to home, a man and his wife were found dead in their house on Sunday, November 2.
Joseph Kahiti and Bethrosa Wanjiku failed to attend a church service, sparking curiosity among neighbors and church members.
When the neighbors visited their home, they found the couple lying in a pool of blood, leaving them devastated.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
