Authorities in Palm Beach, Florida, are investigating the mysterious death of a 71-year-old woman found in her home with a Yahoo email account still open on her computer.
The woman, whose identity has not been released, was discovered by a concerned neighbour who alerted police after noticing her mail had gone uncollected for several days.
Baffling Scene in Upscale Neighborhood
Officers responding to the scene found no obvious signs of forced entry or struggle in the well-maintained property located in an affluent area of Palm Beach. The only unusual detail was the computer screen displaying an open Yahoo email account.
"At this stage, we're treating the death as unexplained," a police spokesperson told reporters. "There were no immediate signs of foul play, but we're keeping all possibilities open until the medical examiner completes their report."
Digital Clues Under Scrutiny
Forensic technicians have seized the computer for detailed analysis, hoping the email account might provide clues about the woman's final hours. Investigators are particularly interested in determining whether she was communicating with anyone unusual prior to her death.
Neighbours described the victim as a private but friendly woman who had lived alone since her husband's passing several years ago. "She was always very tech-savvy for her age," one neighbour remarked. "I often saw her working on that computer."
Community on Edge
The unexplained death has left the normally quiet neighbourhood unsettled, with residents expressing concern about the unusual circumstances. Police have increased patrols in the area while awaiting toxicology results that could take several weeks.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Palm Beach Police Department's tip line as detectives continue piecing together the woman's final days.
