Tragic Silence in Tampines: A 70-Year-Old Man & His 92-Year-Old Mother Found Dead
When – Saturday morning, around 11:56 am, a panicked neighbour dialed for help. By the time police cruisers rolled into Block 285 Tampines Street 22, the flat’s two residents lay motionless on the floor of the 11th story.
Detecting the Disturbing Aroma
- Neighbors reported a foul stench that had been creeping around for about a week.
- One 10th‑floor resident admitted they initially thought it’d be from someone cooking in another unit.
No Suspicion of foul Play
Officials say early looking shows nothing that points to foul play, but investigations are still underway.
Other Similar Cases in Singapore
Case #1 – 2020: Elderly Woman & Dog Remains
In a similar hush‑tight condo in November 2020, the bodies of one elderly woman and her dog were discovered a year after she had passed away. The discovery made headlines because the condo’s managers were only notified when letters started piling up outside her door.
Leaking Clues
- Neighbors once mentioned a “weird smell” back in February 2019, more than a year before the remains were found.
Case #2 – 2021: 74‑Year‑Old Woman in Bedok
In September 2021, a 74‑year‑old found dead in her flat on Bedok North Avenue 2, after the light remained on for a while. A neighbor noticed her absence for a week, unlocked the front door, and found the woman face‑down.
Companion Animals
- Her two cats were later adopted by a kind neighbor.
- One neighbour, who regularly left cat food outside the unit, emphasized the duty neighbors have especially for those living solo.
“Especially for the elderly people who live alone, neighbors must watch out for one another,” one resident remarked.
Quick Facts
- Location: Tampines, Block 285 Tampines Street 22
- Victims: 70‑year‑old male, 92‑year‑old female
- Preliminary findings: No foul play yet
- Police status: Ongoing investigation
These cases remind us of the quiet perils that can lurk behind city walls, and how vigilant, caring neighborliness can make a real difference.
