A reclusive male senior was found dead in his Tampines home following days of odour emanating from a flat neighbours believed was empty.<\/p>\n
The man\u2019s body was discovered on June 3, in a unit on the 3rd floor of Block 101 Tampines Street 11.<\/p>\n
In response to Stomp\u2019s queries, police said they were notified of a case of unnatural death at about 7.05pm. A 60-year-old man was found motionless and was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
When Shin Min Daily News visited the block, the unit\u2019s windows were closed. The area outside appeared tidy, with no shoe racks or personal belongings in sight. However, a foul odour continued to linger along the corridor.<\/p>\n
Wang (transliteration), a 51-year-old neighbour, revealed that an elderly man resided in the flat alone. During the two years she lived there, she only saw the man twice: \u201cI rarely saw him enter or exit the flat. Plus, there were no items placed outside, so I always thought no one stayed there. It was only until police officers came that I realised he still lived there.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Longtime resident Malavinish, 63, told Shin Min that the man moved in about ten years ago, but they had only crossed paths three times.<\/p>\n
Malavinish, who has been staying at the block for 26 years, initially thought the odour came from a dead mouse and therefore contacted the town council. As the stench persisted, she eventually contacted the police.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have never seen him go out to buy food or run errands. I only found out he passed away at home when I smelled the odour and called police,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
It is understood that the deceased hoarded items in his house, resulting in officers having to use considerable effort to open the door and enter the unit.<\/p>\n
Police do not suspect foul play based on preliminary investigations. Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n
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