Woman Kept Mummified Boyfriend For 18 Months Because She Didn't Want To Be Lonely - Polidicks

[IMG]http://media.mlive.com/citizenpatriot/photo/2012/07/11290528-large.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE=Michigan Live]JACKSON, MI — For a family still shocked by the death of Charles Zigler nearly two years ago, charges against the woman who kept his body and cashed his benefit checks brought closure but also frustration. The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday it would seek forgery charges against the 72-year-old Chase, who admitted to keeping Zigler's body after he died and cashing his checks. The investigation determined Chase cashed about $28,000 in checks. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, Jackson County District Court had no record of the warrant being signed by a judge. Prosecutors could find no law under which to charge her for not reporting his death and keeping his body. Forgery carries a maximum of 14 years in prison, but Chase would likely not serve time in prison if convicted. She has no criminal history. "We're just stunned. There should have been something else done in our opinion," said Aaron Dryer, Zigler's nephew. "I want her in jail. Our family wants her in jail. "This family has gone through hell." Dryer fears that because of Chase's age, she will will be placed on probation, "a slap on the wrist," he said. He said Chase took advantage of Zigler, lived off him for years and covered up his death to continue to cash his checks. The fact that Chase watched Zigler die and kept him inside the house rather than seek medical help sounded like negligent homicide to Dryer. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Mark Blumer said Wednesday the office could find no law addressing an obligation to report a death. He was surprised to find "such a blatant hole in the law that it simply doesn’t cover this situation." Dryer shared that frustration. He hopes his uncle's case catches the attention of lawmakers. Prosecutor Hank Zavislak said a mental examination of Chase would be appropriate in the case. Dryer said neither mental health issues nor age should play a role in punishment for Chase. "She knows exactly what she has done," Dryer said Thursday on the phone. "It wasn't because she missed him or because she couldn't live without him. It was for the sole purpose of taking that money." Police found Zigler's body July 6 after a family member called 911 and asked for someone to check on his welfare. Zigler was wrapped in a blanket and sitting in the living room. It is believed Zigler died around Christmas 2010. Chase said she kept his body because she did not want to be alone after his death. The two had lived together for more than 10 years. She knew she was wrong to keep his body and expected to go to jail for what she did, she said in an interview four days after police found Zigler's body. Chase said Zigler was not close with his family. The family disputes this, claiming they tried many times to contact Zigler only to be told he was out or sleeping by Chase. "She's mad because she got caught, and we're telling the truth about her," Dryer said. Chase called Dryer a liar. Dryer, who lives in Oklahoma, said he is not lying about Chase. He went to visit his uncle about two years ago, and Chase caused problems, he said. Ellie Bradshaw, Zigler's great-niece who lives Charlotte, said Chase would make up excuses why she could not talk to Zigler. "Whenever I tried to call my great uncle she would tell me that he's at the doctor or that he's not feeling good," Bradshaw said. "And the way that uncle Charlie's health was, it was believable that he wasn't feeling good." She met Chase about three years ago and did not care for her. Bradshaw is glad Chase will likely be punished for what she did. With Chase's age, Bradshaw does not know if jail is the appropriate place for her. She hopes Chase is sent to a locked-up care facility. She wished the prosecutor could have charged Chase with something involving Zigler's death but said the charges against Chase brought some closure. "I know that my great uncle is having justice done for him."[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2012/07/forgery_charges_against_linda.html[/url]

What, no pictures? I want to see a mummified dude!

Reminds me of Red Dead Redemption [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/8bMLI.jpg[/img_thumb]

I remember reading about this a while ago. Still fucking creepy. [editline]27th July 2012[/editline] At least she didn't open a motel.

How did the family not realize something was up, you know, a few weeks after he died? I'm sure a few phone calls to check on him would have had them catch this a lot sooner...

Reminds me of Joanna the mad. She kept her husband Philip around after he died.

These things are surprisingly common.

Didn't an article about this pop up like a week ago?

So did she ever...''use'' him to sexually please herself?

[QUOTE=znk666;36964388]So did she ever...''used'' him to sexually please herself?[/QUOTE] Oh god that is a horrible thought, a mummified dick entering an old wrinkled lady.

[QUOTE=znk666;36964388]So did she ever...''used'' him to sexually please herself?[/QUOTE] hahaha hilarious post!!! look at this jokester!!!! haha epic

Late. [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1197071&p=36732500&highlight=#post36732500[/url]

[QUOTE=Hunterdnrc;36966512]Late. [url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1197071&p=36732500&highlight=#post36732500[/url][/QUOTE] My apologizes. This article is newer though as she was originally not charged with anything, but the Sheriff's office has filed charges of forgery because she continued to cash her boyfriend's checks long after he had died.

Beware the mummies curse.

[QUOTE=Amiga OS;36964562]I shouldn't be thinking about the logistics of the situation, but how the hell would she... keep it in?[/QUOTE] Rigor mortis of the dick, just like in clerks 1

[QUOTE=codemaster85;36971579]Rigor mortis of the dick, just like in clerks 1[/QUOTE] Rigor mortis lasts for a few days

A Rose for Emily

Funny how this shows that the his family didn't call or visit in two years.