The couple hid the body of a neighbor in an inflatable mattress for social benefits

In the US state of Colorado, a married couple was sentenced to five years in prison for concealing the remains of a neighbor and misappropriating his money. The husband and wife for more than a year concealed the death of the man, pretended to be him when communicating with others and continued to receive his social benefits. It's reported by People.

James O'Neill died in December 2023 in the house where he lived with his wife James and Susanna Agnew. Finding the body of a neighbor, they did not report the incident to the emergency services. Instead, the couple hid the remains inside an inflatable mattress, securing it with tape.

Over the next year, the couple carefully covered up O'Neill's death. The couple introduced themselves by his name during telephone conversations and correspondence, creating the appearance that the man is alive.

At the same time, they gained access to the bank accounts of the deceased and illegally disposed of his money. In addition, the spouses continued to receive social benefits intended for a neighbor.

The deception began to come to light in June 2025, when O'Neill's brother became concerned about a prolonged lack of contact with a relative. The man asked for help from law enforcement officers.

The couple said that their neighbor had moved to another place, and his current address was unknown to them. However, investigators questioned this version and checked the financial transactions of the missing person.

On July 3, 2025, the police received permission to search the house. Inside, they found O'Neill's decaying remains, which had been in a hidden mattress all along.

Following the trial, James and Susanna Agnew were sentenced to five years in prison.

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