Woman hid mother's body in freezer to keep getting her Social Security, say federal prosecutors

An Illinois woman hid her mother's body in a deep freezer in her garage for two years and assumed her identity to keep her Social Security benefits flowing, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Woman hid mother's body in freezer to keep getting her Social Security, say federal prosecutors

TL;DR

  • An Illinois woman hid her mother's body in a deep freezer.
  • The body remained hidden for two years.
  • The woman allegedly assumed her mother's identity.
  • The purpose was to continue receiving Social Security benefits.
  • Federal prosecutors revealed the allegations.