Amparo Villanueva, 97 [Updated]
Amparo Villanueva, a 97-year-old woman, died Monday, Nov. 7, in the 1800 block of West Burnett Street in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Coroner's records show Villanueva was discovered living in an unsanitary and filthy environment with her elderly husband. The two were under the care of their adult sons.
It was reported that Villanueva had numerous bed sores on her body, although it’s unclear why she died.
The coroner's office said a cause of death has been deferred pending additional lab tests. Results will not be available for at least six to eight weeks.
Anyone with information about the death of Amparo Villanueva can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
[Update Jan. 12, 2012: The coroner's office said the cause of death is pending.]
[Update Jan. 24, 2013: The coroner's office later said the cause of death was natural. Villanueva suffered from a intracerebral stroke and hypertensive sclerotic vascular disease, officials said. Other contributing factors included Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.]
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