A Connecticut woman was discovered crushed to death after a floor collapsed into her basement. Beverly Mitchell, 66, was an alleged hoarder who died of accidental and traumatic asphyxia.
She was found after a week under crushed debris. Authorities are figuring out whether the home is structurally sound, after floors collapsed with debris stacked to the ceiling in some places.
A postal carrier summoned police Thursday to ask for a welfare check because Mitchell’s mail had been piling up for at least a week. Police went to the home Thursday, but said they didn’t find anyone and thought Mitchell wasn’t home.
It wasn’t until Friday that officials discovered the first floor had caved in. After making sure the building was safe to enter, officials cut a hole in the side of the house and began removing debris.
Officials are still looking for Mitchell’s relatives. The 114 year old home may be torn down due to safety precautions.