# Body Left to Rot for 14 Months | Perth News

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-07-17T09:06:55+00:00
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A man’s body was found in his bed over a year after his death, his stepson admitting to hiding the truth for months—claiming he was in a coma while his corpse decayed, mummified, and sank into the mattress. The smell grew unbearable, prompting the stepson to cover it with towels. His wife slept beside the rotting body, mistaking the odor for herbal remedies. The daughter, out of state and cut off from her father, finally forced police to intervene after being denied access. The stepson pleaded guilty to manslaughter and interference with a corpse, receiving a nine-year sentence, with parole possible in 2026. The judge called it a cruel abandonment of a helpless man. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c276141da85b165f

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