Son who kept mum's body in freezer for years collected £78k of her benefits
Christopher Phillips kept his mother Sylvia's body in a freezer for years while continuing to collect her benefits, totaling £78,000. The case highlights a serious crime involving both unlawful concealment of a body and fraudulent benefit claims. Personal touches like flowers and a birthday card were found placed on the deceased woman's body.
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Son who kept mum's body in freezer for years collected £78k of her benefits
Christopher Phillips kept his mother Sylvia's body in a freezer for years while continuing to collect her benefits, totaling £78,000. The case highlights a serious crime involving both unlawful concealment of a body and fraudulent benefit claims. Personal touches like flowers and a birthday card were found placed on the deceased woman's body.
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