AZ - Christine Walters, 65, arrested for burglary of house where 60-year old owner's body was found in bathtub - 10/21/22

[Bishop Black]

Arizona police find 'mummified' body in bathtub during burglary investigation

Arizona authorities were responding to a home burglary call when they discovered a mummified body in the bathtub.

www.foxnews.com

Authorities came across a mummified body in the bathtub of a home in Arizona as they investigated a burglary.

In a press release, Bullhead City police said officers were responding to a burglary at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday when they discovered 65-year-old Christine Lee Walters rummaging through items inside the northwestern Arizona house.

Walters was allegedly ransacking the home and selling the homeowner's purses, bags, and clothing online.

Police said Walters told officers she didn't know the body was in bathroom of the house.

"The deceased body was in a mummified state and is believed to be the homeowner," police said.

Police said they found "pry marks on the door indicating forced entry into the home" from Walters.

Police received a search warrant and went to Walters' home.

"Detectives located more items belonging to the victim, including her birth certificate, IRS paperwork, driver’s license, and credit cards. Police also found drug paraphernalia items and a useable amount of methamphetamine," police said.

Walters was booked into jail on two counts of burglary. Police also said they are seeking additional charges after methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in her possession.

 

[MAHBOOBOO]

Hard to imagine a life where you're so alone that you die and NO ONE even notices for at least a year. RIP Wendy.

 

[charminglane]

It is my belief that Christine Walters knew that there was a body in the bathroom. And did not care.

First place to check for meds to steal is bathroom.

 

[Bishop Black]

I guess she hasn't been charged with murder yet. Though the article said there were signs of forced-entry into the house.

 

[musicaljoke]

I guess she hasn't been charged with murder yet. Though the article said there were signs of forced-entry into the house.

Do we know that the death was a homicide?

 

[Laughing]

Guessing here, CW broke into a house that seemed to be empty. Seemed to be empty because the resident died.

I do hope a natural death, in the bathtub....

I guess the resident had set up automatic payments for electricity, etc?

jmho ymmv lrr

 

[charminglane]

Guessing here, CW broke into a house that seemed to be empty. Seemed to be empty because the resident died.

I do hope a natural death, in the bathtub....

I guess the resident had set up automatic payments for electricity, etc?

jmho ymmv lrr

Good thinking!