Woman's body found after 3 months in Walmart parking lot

[Snort]

Originally Posted by jamies

This is like the story where some guy died sitting in a chair on his porch around Halloween and nobody reported it for like a week because they thought he was a decoration.

Now that is scary.

[Sundaydrive00]

Originally Posted by jade408

This is a really sad story, but begs the question: how on earth did no one complain about a car parked in the lot for 3 months without moving. No one thought this was strange? Or noticed?

Most Walmarts have pretty big parking lots. This was at a 24 hr one, so its not like there would have been a time where the parking lot was empty and one car would have really stood out. Especially since it was a dark colored Jetta. Now if it was a neon green sports car, something that would have stood out, then it would be odd if it wasn't recognized much sooner. But a typical looking car in a typical color? Not something people would really pay much attention to.

[reed067]

The average person doesn't pat attention to their surroundings so I can see her not being found for three months, hell being in a Walmart parking lot I'm surprised they found her at all.

[katie45]

Originally Posted by jmgg

As bad as some of these Walmartians look when they strut their stuff there, seeing a decomposing body wouldn't look all that unusual.

Uh oh, another WM basher...where do you live? Just curious because of all the WMs I've visited in various states have never seen any customers who look anything close to your description.

[Ethereal]

Originally Posted by jamies

This is like the story where some guy died sitting in a chair on his porch around Halloween and nobody reported it for like a week because they thought he was a decoration.

Is this a real story (like, reported on news) or an urban legend?

[canadian citizen]

Go back and read the first post, and the link to the news article.


Jim B.

[censusdata]

This past Nov 1 (day after Halloween) when I noticed an oddly stiff looking old woman in her car in my town's downtown my wife and I called 911. Turned out she was dead and who knows how long she could've been there or remained there? Most people are less observant than I am. If I hadn't called people could've been looking for her with no clue where she went. I figured it was easier for me to call 911 and hopefully she was just passed out or sleeping and everyone would have a good laugh.

[creepy]

I can't see that happening here in Austin. I think some cities people are really alert to that type stuff. Many restaurants and businesses have security guards and they would notice within hours or 1 day max. But smaller and more poverty stricken areas with cars that are parked around and don't move-I could see that happening. Very sad.

[arleigh]

I go looking for some one over due in my family or friends ,that's what reasonable people do. IMO

[2mares]

Originally Posted by creepy

I can't see that happening here in Austin. I think some cities people are really alert to that type stuff. Many restaurants and businesses have security guards and they would notice within hours or 1 day max. But smaller and more poverty stricken areas with cars that are parked around and don't move-I could see that happening. Very sad.

Really, so in Austin Walmart customers cruise the ginormous parking lot way back to the back 40 every time they shop?

I assumed most people just try to park as close to the doors as possible and get in and get out. I have noticed in a couple WM lots RV's and campers that appear to have been there for a few days. It never occurred to me to call for a welfare check.