Hedviga Golik (1924–1966),[1] was a resident of Zagreb, Croatia,[2] who died of unknown natural causes alone in her apartment. Her body remained undisturbed for forty-two years until her remains were discovered in May 2008.[3][4]
Hedviga Golik | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 Kingdom of Yugoslavia (Present-day Croatia) |
| Died | 1966 (aged 42) |
| Body discovered | May 12, 2008 |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Known for | Unsolved death and body remaining undiscovered for 42 years |
Death and speculation
editIn 1966,[5][6] Golik prepared a cup of tea for herself[7] and settled down to watch television in her apartment in Zagreb.[8] At some point she died. Her neighbors assumed that she had moved away.[9]
Discovery of body
editWhen the police finally entered her apartment on May 12, 2008,[10] they discovered her dead body sitting in the chair in front of her TV. Her teacup, which she had been sipping from, remained on a table next to her chair. The apartment was filled with items that hadn't been seen for decades. Nothing in her home had been disturbed, though it was adorned with numerous cobwebs.[11] The police removed her body from her apartment.
Aftermath
editGolik's body was buried the following Tuesday. Her story was picked up by several media outlets around the world.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "This New Life | The Gospel Unchained, Part 9: Mark the Menace (2 Timothy 3:1-9)". This New Life. 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Woman's Dead Body Lies in Flat for 35 Years". Associated Press. 2015-03-25. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Stravična priča s Medveščaka: Svi su bili uvjereni da je na putu, no ona nikada nije otputovala! Ležala je mrtva u stanu 35 godina". Zagreb.info (in Croatian). 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Woman's Body Found In Her Apartment 42 Years After She Died". CityNews Toronto. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Watson, Donna (2008-05-15). "Woman sat dead in front of TV for 42 years". Daily Record. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Bright, Jarrod (2013-07-12). "Woman Sat Dead In Front Of Television For 42 Years". Hosbeg.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Woman Who Died While Watching TV Sat Unfound for 42 Years". Gizmodo. 2008-06-18. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Speirs, Doug (2019-07-27). "Jul 2019: Opinion: Strange stories behind remains found years after death". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ Watson, Donna (2008-05-15). "Woman sat dead in front of TV for 42 years". Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "A Woman Sat Dead in Front of Her TV for 42 Years". wafflesatnoon.com. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Woman Found Dead After 42 Years, Sitting In Front Of Her TV". 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ EL EXTRAÑO CASO DE EDVIGA GOLIK (in Spanish), retrieved 2023-12-07