In a tragic and perplexing incident in South Carolina, the lives of an elderly couple, Joan Littlejohn, 84, and Glennwood Fowler, 82, came to a heartbreaking end under mysterious circumstances. During a wellness check last week, authorities discovered the lifeless bodies of the couple in their bedroom, raising numerous questions surrounding the incident. What added to the baffling nature of this case was the revelation that the home’s heater had reached an astonishing and lethal temperature of 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
The grim discovery was prompted by the couple’s family, who became increasingly concerned when they had not heard from Joan and Glennwood for three days. Alarmed by their extended silence, the family contacted the authorities, leading to the wellness check.
Upon arriving at the residence, police officers faced an eerie scene. To gain entry, they had to access the couple’s bedroom through a window, where they made the grim discovery of their lifeless bodies in bed. Despite the tragic circumstances, there were no apparent signs of a struggle or foul play, leaving investigators perplexed.
However, what truly confounded law enforcement and first responders was the searing heat inside the home. The responding officer noted that the interior temperature was extremely high, and when medics checked the victims’ body temperatures, they were shocked to find that both Joan and Glennwood had temperatures exceeding 106 degrees Fahrenheit, far above the normal range of 97 to 99 degrees. Medical experts emphasize that when core body temperature surpasses 104 degrees, immediate cooling and urgent medical attention are essential to prevent severe health complications.
The situation took an even more alarming turn when the fire department arrived at the scene. Despite opening the residence to the cold weather for approximately 20 minutes, the interior temperature still exceeded 120 degrees. This anomaly prompted a thorough investigation into the home’s heating system.
Upon inspecting the basement of the residence, where the heater and hot water heater were located, firefighters made a chilling discovery. One firefighter described the heater as being so hot that it appeared as though the basement was currently on fire. To their astonishment, they found that the heater’s temperature had soared to over 1,000 degrees.
Spartanburg Coroner Rusty Clevenger expressed deep concern about the excessively high temperature inside the house but affirmed that no foul play was suspected at this time. Carbon dioxide levels were ruled out as a potential cause of the tragedy. Nevertheless, the investigation is ongoing, as authorities seek to unravel the perplexing circumstances surrounding the couple’s untimely deaths.
In a tragic twist to this already heart-wrenching story, the victims’ family shed light on the deteriorating conditions in the home. Family members mentioned that both the hot water heater and the heater were not functioning correctly, resulting in an unbearably cold environment on the last day they saw Joan and Glennwood. In a desperate attempt to rectify the situation, family members tried adjusting the hot water heater before ultimately leaving the home.
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As investigators delve deeper into this harrowing incident, they aim to uncover the full extent of the circumstances that led to the deaths of Joan Littlejohn and Glennwood Fowler. Until then, the mystery surrounding the overheated heater and its tragic consequences continues to haunt this close-knit community and serves as a chilling reminder of the importance of home safety and maintenance.