Woman lived with her dead boyfriend for nearly a month, police say
(Meredith) – A woman is facing charges after police said she lived in an apartment in southern Michigan with her dead boyfriend for several weeks.
Angela Shock, 49, was charged Friday with concealing a dead body and fraudulent use of a transaction device, WWJ reports. The Monroe City Police Department said Shock told them she continued to use her boyfriend’s debit card after he died.
Concerned family members of Shock’s 61-year-old boyfriend reached out to police when they had not heard from the man for weeks.
Police went to the man’s apartment for a wellness check Wednesday. They received no response, but later checked the apartment again. Shock, his girlfriend, answered the door.
Officers said they “quickly determined” there was a dead body inside the apartment.
Shock confirmed to police that her boyfriend had died, according to WDIV. According to police, based on the condition of the apartment and statements from Shock, it appears her boyfriend had been dead for nearly a month while Shock continued to live there.
Shock was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. Upon release from the hospital, Shock was arrested and taken to Monroe County Jail. Bond information was not available.
Shock’s boyfriend’s cause of death has not been released. Police have not said if they suspect foul play.
According to WDIV, Shock has a prior police record, including charges of stalking, breaking and entering and destruction of property. She also had a warrant out for her arrest for failing to appear in court on domestic violence charges.