In a quiet corner of Singapore, at Block 93 Henderson Road, a tragic incident has caught the attention of authorities and neighbors alike.
The police are currently conducting an investigation into an unnatural death that occurred in the ninth-floor unit of the block. The lifeless body of a 67-year-old woman was discovered, and her husband, aged 70, was found unconscious in the same flat, according to The Straits Times.
On Saturday morning, a neighbor, known as Mr. Xu, made a shocking discovery. He had been noticing an unusual and unpleasant smell emanating from the couple’s flat for at least a week before the incident.
Unable to ignore the overpowering odor any longer, Mr. Xu, who lives in the opposite unit, decided to take action. He immediately called the police to report the situation.
Concerned about the wellbeing of his neighbors, Mr. Xu went the extra mile and knocked on the woman’s door. To his horror, the door opened with a gentle push, and he was confronted with an alarming sight. The floor of the flat was covered with maggots, indicating a situation of severe neglect and decay.
The deceased woman, 67 years old, was found lying motionless in the ninth-floor unit. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic.
Her husband, aged 70, was discovered unconscious and immediately taken to Singapore General Hospital for urgent medical attention. The community is anxiously awaiting updates on his condition.
In an interview with Shin Min Daily News, Mr. Xu shared his observations and interactions with the elderly couple. He mentioned that the couple usually kept their front door open, fostering a friendly and approachable atmosphere.
However, in the last few days leading up to the incident, the door had been tightly shut, raising concerns among the neighbors.
Other neighbors, speaking to Shin Min, revealed that the couple relied on wheelchairs to get around. It was customary for them to leave their flat every morning to have their meals.
However, in the days before the incident, the neighbors had not seen the couple outside, further heightening the sense of worry in the community.
The police were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:17 am on that fateful Saturday. Shortly after, SCDF received a call for assistance, arriving on the scene about 20 minutes later.
The police are currently carrying out a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and her husband’s unconscious state.