Unsettling discovery. Italian man potentially dead in home for six years, tells calendar
8:08 AM EST, January 8, 2024
The Italian news agency ANSA publicized this disquieting news on Sunday. The story of a 71-year-old retiree found dead in his home raised multiple questions. It even prompted authorities to consider the unsettling possibility that the man might have been deceased for the past six years.
Possibility of man being dead for years
The scene offered several disturbing details that raised these suspicions. The most significant was the corpse's condition, suggesting longevity in death.
A supporting clue was the 2018 calendar hanging on the home's wall, reinforcing the speculation about the year of death.
The circumstances leading to the discovery were unusual. Firefighters were required to force open the home's door after the deceased's brother, residing in Rome, raised concerns.
The brother had tried to visit but found the home's door locked. Unable to contact him, he alerted the appropriate authorities, which led to this grim discovery.
