Woman, 77, dies in Bedok flat, blood seeps into floor & out of ceiling of neighbour's home below
The body of a 77-year-old woman was found in a state of decomposition in a flat at Block 163 Bedok South Road on May 25.
The police arrived after receiving a call from the woman's sister, Shin Min Daily Newsreported.
The deceased woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Blood on the ceiling
A woman, who lives one floor below, told Shin Min that her family first noticed blood dripping from the ceiling of their master bedroom.
There was also a a foul smell.
The family went up to check on their neighbour, and saw the deceased's sister outside the door.
According to other neighbours, the sister had been knocking on the deceased woman's door since 10am.
When the neighbour downstairs told her about the blood, the sister decided to call the police.
A vehicle arrived at around 6pm to remove the body.
Lived alone for over 25 years
The husband of the neighbour who discovered the blood told Shin Min that the deceased had been living alone in her flat for over 25 years.
He said the deceased had spoken to her sister on the phone just two days prior, on May 23.
However, the deceased was uncontactable that night.
This made her sister worry if something was wrong, prompting her to go to her flat to check on her.
Another neighbour on the same floor was also reported to have seen a lunch box hanging outside the deceased's house, untouched for two days since May 23.
The niece of the deceased told Shin Min that her aunt was a retired teacher who did not have any known cardiovascular issues.
According to the niece, the police told the family that her aunt had died in her sleep, and that blood seeped out from her body as it started to decompose.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police has ruled out the possibility of foul play.
Woman, 77, dies in Bedok flat, blood seeps into floor & out of ceiling of neighbour's home below
The body of a 77-year-old woman was found in a state of decomposition in a flat at Block 163 Bedok South Road on May 25.
The police arrived after receiving a call from the woman's sister, Shin Min Daily News reported.
The deceased woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Blood on the ceiling
A woman, who lives one floor below, told Shin Min that her family first noticed blood dripping from the ceiling of their master bedroom.
There was also a a foul smell.
The family went up to check on their neighbour, and saw the deceased's sister outside the door.
According to other neighbours, the sister had been knocking on the deceased woman's door since 10am.
When the neighbour downstairs told her about the blood, the sister decided to call the police.
A vehicle arrived at around 6pm to remove the body.
Lived alone for over 25 years
The husband of the neighbour who discovered the blood told Shin Min that the deceased had been living alone in her flat for over 25 years.
He said the deceased had spoken to her sister on the phone just two days prior, on May 23.
However, the deceased was uncontactable that night.
This made her sister worry if something was wrong, prompting her to go to her flat to check on her.
Another neighbour on the same floor was also reported to have seen a lunch box hanging outside the deceased's house, untouched for two days since May 23.
The niece of the deceased told Shin Min that her aunt was a retired teacher who did not have any known cardiovascular issues.
According to the niece, the police told the family that her aunt had died in her sleep, and that blood seeped out from her body as it started to decompose.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police has ruled out the possibility of foul play.
Investigations are ongoing.