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Body found in filthy home raises concerns over neglect

Uniontown, PA A 44-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis was found dead in her home under squalid conditions, prompting an investigation. Elizabeth Fike reportedly had not been out of bed for over three weeks before her death.

Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker pronounced her dead around 9 a.m. on Thursday. The coroner stated that the conditions within the home were deplorable and that her death is currently under investigation.

Baker noted that an autopsy is pending to determine the cause and manner of death. No arrests have been made as police continue to gather evidence.

The investigation revealed that Fike’s bed was covered in filth, with stagnant bathwater nearby. Surprisingly, a brand-new hospital bed and wheelchair were found in the home, both unused.

Fike was completely dependent on her live-in boyfriend, Tim Childs, who has faced no charges related to her death. Childs described challenges in caring for Fike, especially when she ran out of her medication.

He claims the medications were on order but had not arrived. Childs did not comment further due to the ongoing investigation.

The coroner emphasized the importance of checking on family members. Baker advised the public to report any situations that seem concerning and advocated for welfare checks in such cases.