70-Year-Old Man Found Deceased in Union City Home: No Foul Play Suspected
In Union City, California, authorities discovered the body of 70-year-old Darryl Emerson inside his home during a welfare check. The welfare visit was initiated on August 17 when concerned relatives were unable to reach Emerson’s 95-year-old mother. Officers arriving at the Appian Way residence found Emerson in an advanced state of decomposition in the bathroom, leading them to believe he may have been deceased for several weeks.
Family's Concern Leads to Welfare Check
Family members, worried for the safety of Emerson's elderly mother, alerted authorities after unsuccessful attempts to contact her. While the family expected to check on her, they discovered that Emerson had been caring for himself alone. His mother, whom he had cared for, had been placed in a nursing facility within t...