East London Coroner's Court revealed that Joan Kathleen Turnell, aged 77, was found pushing her deceased daughter Tracey in a wheelchair after possibly living with the body for over a year. Despite complaints from neighbors regarding foul odors, Joan tried to convince authorities that Tracey was alive. Following inspections, police discovered the remains of Tracey wrapped in a coat, leading to Joan's sectioning under the Mental Health Act. The court noted the hazardous living conditions and Joan's ongoing mental health struggles, leaving a profound impression on the inquest.
Joan Kathleen Turnell was sectioned under the Mental Health Act after being found pushing her deceased daughter's body in a wheelchair.
The inquest revealed that Joan had suffered from mental health issues and had her daughter’s remains in their flat for over a year.
Joan insisted she was caring for her daughter, despite evidence showing hazardous living conditions and her daughter being deceased for a lengthy period.
The coroner expressed discomfort at requiring Joan to provide live evidence due to her severe mental health problems.
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