A mummified physique was discovered within the bathtub of a north-west Arizona house by law enforcement officials investigating a housebreaking.
The officers have been known as to the home at about 3.30am on Saturday and located 65-year-old Christine Lee Walters rummaging by way of objects inside, Bullhead Metropolis Police alleged.
There have been pry marks on the door indicated a break-in, the pressure stated, with Walters accused of going inside for days and taking garments, purses and different objects she allegedly deliberate to promote on-line.
When officers searched the house, they discovered the physique in a naturally mummified state – which occurs when a corpse is uncovered to very dry situations that sluggish decomposition.
Walters is alleged to have advised police she didn't know the physique – which has not been recognized – was in the home.
Neighbours advised police they thought the house was empty – believing the proprietor had moved away as a result of they'd not seen them for a couple of 12 months.
The Mohave County health worker’s workplace is attempting to find out a explanation for loss of life.
Detectives allegedly discovered the house owner’s beginning certificates, bank cards, driver’s licence and earnings tax paperwork throughout searches of Walters’ house and automobile.
She was arrested on suspicion of two counts of housebreaking.
Police stated they're searching for extra prices after methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia have been allegedly present in her possession.