11 January 2006

Woman sat dead at home 2½ years


"Johannas Pope didn't want to be buried, believing that she would come back to life.

Pope died at her home here at age 61 on Aug. 29, 2003. A towel had been placed around her neck to keep her cool on that 87-degree summer day. She wore a white gown while sitting in a chair in an upstairs room, in front of a television that played as family members went about their lives downstairs.

She remained there, according to her wishes, for almost 2½ years...."

Now this one is weird. Really. It just gives me the freaks.

Reminds me of Norman Bates.