Corpse stored in benefits swindle

Olive MaddockOlive Maddock admitted not burying her mother’s body from January to August 2010

A woman from Merseyside has admitted failing to bury her dead mother and then dishonestly claiming her benefits.

Olive Hazel Maddock prevented burial of her 95-year-old mother, also called Olive, between January and August 2010, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

The 61-year-old is due to be sentenced at a later date.

Her daughter Jasmine, 35, is also charged with preventing the burial of Olive Snr. Her case is still to be heard in court.

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