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Attagirl · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:08 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8173271.stm

The body of an elderly shopaholic was found underneath a pile of clothing and other items after she died of natural causes, an inquest heard.Joan Cunnane's bungalow was so crammed with purchases it took five visits to the house before she was found.
She had refused to let her friends into the house in Heaton Mersey, Stockport Magistrates' Court was told.
Her friend Roy Moran said the 77-year-old started shopping to escape youths who once plagued her home.
Mr Moran told the court: "She said it gave her pleasure to buy things, she only bought things she really liked."
Mr Moran last saw his friend on Christmas Day 2008 when they had lunch together.
'Substantial pile'
He visited her bungalow in Rosgill Close four days later and found the side door ajar, but the premises was stacked from floor to ceiling with "bric-a-brac".
"He couldn't see her anywhere and got no response," said coroner John Pollard.
Mr Moran said he visited Miss Cunnane's house on three occasions without seeing her.
Concerned neighbours called police on 6 January but the first search of her bungalow was unsuccessful because of "the large amount of personal property and papers within", Det Insp Kevin Dolan said in a statement.
Police returned the next day with a truck and a skip to clear it out and conduct a second search.
Det Insp Dolan said Ms Cunnane's body was found in a bedroom "under a substantial pile of clothing and other items".
Pathologist Philip Lumb said Miss Cunnane died as a result of bronchial pneumonia, and also had cancer.
Coroner Mr Pollard recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.

la miss · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Blondee178 · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:39 AM

So Sad.

PrinceAbdullah · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:40 AM

de ja vu.. I think i read this article a long time go..

PurseXaXholic · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:55 AM

^Me too... Was it already posted?

Necromancer · Jul 30th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Yeah, I read about this a while ago too. Sad story though.

MACsarah · Jul 30th, 2009, 08:24 PM

So sad :( RIP.

gucci girl · Jul 30th, 2009, 08:27 PM

sad

InstantKarma · Jul 30th, 2009, 08:55 PM

She died doing what she loved, rip

ILoveMyBug · Jul 31st, 2009, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by PrinceAbdullah

de ja vu.. I think i read this article a long time go..

I think the story resurfaced because it's now the inquest

~Fabulousity~ · Jul 31st, 2009, 12:14 PM

sad

chelsae · Aug 1st, 2009, 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by InstantKarma

She died doing what she loved, rip

ITA. So sad.

coconutsboston · Aug 4th, 2009, 12:53 PM

IFFAH · Aug 5th, 2009, 03:31 AM

R.I.P. Joan Cunnane.

candypants1100 · Aug 6th, 2009, 10:48 PM

thats so sad.

Jul 30th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#1
Attagirl OP Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 618	Shopaholic Died Under Purchases http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8173271.stm The body of an elderly shopaholic was found underneath a pile of clothing and other items after she died of natural causes, an inquest heard.Joan Cunnane's bungalow was so crammed with purchases it took five visits to the house before she was found. She had refused to let her friends into the house in Heaton Mersey, Stockport Magistrates' Court was told. Her friend Roy Moran said the 77-year-old started shopping to escape youths who once plagued her home. Mr Moran told the court: "She said it gave her pleasure to buy things, she only bought things she really liked." Mr Moran last saw his friend on Christmas Day 2008 when they had lunch together. 'Substantial pile' He visited her bungalow in Rosgill Close four days later and found the side door ajar, but the premises was stacked from floor to ceiling with "bric-a-brac". "He couldn't see her anywhere and got no response," said coroner John Pollard. Mr Moran said he visited Miss Cunnane's house on three occasions without seeing her. Concerned neighbours called police on 6 January but the first search of her bungalow was unsuccessful because of "the large amount of personal property and papers within", Det Insp Kevin Dolan said in a statement. Police returned the next day with a truck and a skip to clear it out and conduct a second search. Det Insp Dolan said Ms Cunnane's body was found in a bedroom "under a substantial pile of clothing and other items". Pathologist Philip Lumb said Miss Cunnane died as a result of bronchial pneumonia, and also had cancer. Coroner Mr Pollard recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.
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Jul 30th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#6
Necromancer Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,469	Yeah, I read about this a while ago too. Sad story though.

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Aug 6th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#15
candypants1100 Member Joined: May 2008 Location: candyland Posts: 4,584	thats so sad.
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