Elderly woman found wheeling her daughter’s dead body in London shopping centre

London: This bizarre and tragic story has left many people in shock. An elderly woman named Joan Kathleen Turnell was found pushing her daughter Tracey’s body in a wheelchair.

It all started when neighbors complained about awful smells coming from their flat. They had been reporting it for months, but nothing was done until housing staff followed Joan to the shopping center.

Joan had kept Tracey’s body in their home for over a year. She wrapped her daughter in a red coat, trying to convince everyone that Tracey was still alive.

When staff noticed the terrible smell, they called the police. Officers found a heavily decomposed body outside the shopping center.

At the inquest, it was revealed that Joan had serious mental health issues. She had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act before this incident.

Joan expressed her love for Tracey, saying she couldn’t bear to part with her. Sadly, she was diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder and a brain tumor.

When police entered their flat, it was in a shocking state. There were feces and other bodily deposits everywhere. Joan denied causing her daughter’s death, claiming she didn’t know what happened.

Tracey had health issues, including a curved spine and deformed arms. She had no friends or a phone, making identification difficult. They had to use DNA to confirm her identity.

Joan recalled watching a movie with Tracey before she died. She couldn’t remember the exact date but thought it was around September 2022. Unfortunately, the body was too decomposed for a cause of death to be determined.

Despite the circumstances, Joan was never charged for preventing the unlawful burial of her daughter. This heartbreaking case raises many questions about mental health and support systems.