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Pensioner's body discovered with paper lodged in throat

Autopsy ordered in death of man found in locked bathroom

04 April, 11:27
Pensioner's body discovered with paper lodged in throat (ANSA) - Turin, April 4 - A pensioner was found in the northern region of Piedmont with crumbled paper lodged in his throat, local media reported Friday.

Police suspect the body of Benito Peloso, 76, had been in his locked bathroom in the town of Ivrea for at least two days before it was discovered.

An autopsy has been ordered and the investigation is continuing.

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