An Ohio farmer lived with his wife’s body for 6 years

In an unusual case that has caught the attention of the local and national community, Robert ReaA farmer from Ohio 70 years, has been found dead at his home. However, the most surprising part of the incident is that he was living with the lifeless body of his wife. Peggy ReaInside a motorhome for the past six years.

The couple expressed their desire to be buried at the same time, which was apparently inspired Rhea To preserve the remains of his wife, who died in 2017 64 years.

The couple’s son, John ReaNo 29 yearsinformed Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin on December 31, 2023 about the death of his father and revealed the existence of a second body on the property located in the 34000 block. Salem Grange Road.

The officials were tipped off to inspect farms and nurseries Natal CreekA family property, which extends over several 16 hectareswhere they eventually located the motorhome that was hiding the body Peggy.

In a story that surprised even veteran Sheriff McLaughlin, who claimed to have never seen anything quite like it. “34 years” Gender, body Peggy Rea It was found in relatively good condition, wrapped in a blanket and surrounded by herbs.

“I have never seen a body that has been absent so long and yet so intact,” he remarked. McLaughlin To WFMJ 21After all this time highlighted the unusual condition of the corpse.

people Although it is suggested, it is believed to be so Robert Rea Died of natural causes, the couple has been transferred to the medical examiner’s office Cuyahoga County To determine the exact cause of death and the approximate date of Peggy’s death. The sheriff’s office took the samples DNA No John Rea and is investigating the case with the possibility of filing charges.

This An unusual event The case has led investigators to consider a connection between Rias’ religious beliefs and the circumstances surrounding the events following Peggy’s death.

John Rea He told officials that his parents wanted a joint burial in accordance with their religious practices, according to reports Cleveland.com, reflecting their allegiance as Quakers. These statements provide additional context to actions Robert Rea After the death of his wife.

Reactions to the discovery have been mixed and the story has attracted the attention of not only the local community but various national media. The investigation is on and this Columbiana County Sheriff’s Department It has not yet been determined whether charges will be filed in connection with the unusual nature of these incidents.