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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Lonely deaths: Raub couple found lifeless in shophouse, post-mortem confirms heart attacks; wife suffered Parkinson's for 20 years
KUANTAN, June 15 — An elderly couple was found dead in their home in a shophouse in Kampung Sungai Ruan, Raub, yesterday. Raub district police chief Superintendent Mohd Shahril Abd Rahman said the body of Wong Tong Seng, 75, was found lying in front of the kitchen sink and infested with maggots while the body of his wife, Loh Kam Ngo, 73, was found lying at the edge of the bed in one of the rooms. 'The initial inspection found no elements of crime and the house was in good condition,' he said in a statement yesterday. He said further investigations and post-mortem results conducted at the Raub Hospital found that the cause of death for both victims was due to Acute Coronary Syndrome (heart attack). He also said that the woman had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for the past 20 years, while her husband was reported to have received treatment for his heart at Klinik Kesihatan Ulu Gali, and the case was classified as sudden death. — Bernama
CBC
15-05-2025
- CBC
Police seeking elderly couple who used crash victim's phone to call 911
Ottawa police are hoping to get in touch with an elderly couple who called 911 after finding a seriously injured man on an east-end bike path last month. Police say the the couple came across the unconscious man on a path near George Etienne Parkway and Highway 174 on April 24. The man had crashed his e-bike and suffered serious injuries, according to police. The couple, who did not have a mobile phone, used the man's phone to call 911, but they left the scene before first responders could get their names or contact information, police said. "First and foremost, we want to sincerely thank the couple for their quick response and for providing assistance at the scene. Thanks to their actions, the man received medical care promptly and is now recovering at home," police said in a news release Thursday. Police said they would like to speak with the couple "to gather additional information for the investigation." No foul play is suspected in relation to the incident, according to a police spokesperson.
Sky News
12-05-2025
- Sky News
Family's tribute to 'kind and generous' grandparents killed in house fire
The family of a "kind and generous" elderly couple who died in a house fire have paid tribute to "much-loved grandparents". Stan Rickman, 91, and Roma Rickman, 88, of Heron Close in Alton, Hampshire, were found dead at their home early on 14 April. Hampshire Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy from Bordon as well as two other teenage boys from Alton on suspicion of murder. All three have been released on bail, pending further inquiries. In a statement shared by police, the couple's family said they "will be greatly missed". "Stan and Roma were much loved parents and grandparents who were kind and generous and would do anything for anyone," they said. "The family are extremely saddened that they were taken from us too early and that we were unable to share their last years with them. "They will be greatly missed, but their memory will live on through their family and many friends. "The family wish to thank the emergency services for their actions and support through this difficult time." A police spokesman separately appealed for any information that could assist their investigation.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Elderly couple found dead in Fair Oaks home; SCSO investigating
( — The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death in Sacramento County on Sunday evening. According to SCSO, the incident happened at the block of 8150 Chenin Blanc Lane in Fair Oaks. SCSO stated that an elderly couple had been shot to death and that it is unclear if it's a double suicide or murder suicide. At this time, there is no threat to the public. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
