Cause of elderly woman’s death a mystery

Experts have been unable to say what caused the death of an elderly woman who had lain undiscovered at her home in Aberdeen for up to 12 years.

The body of Christina Malley was discovered on February 25 at an address in Allison Close, Cove.

Police launched an investigation after she was found at the property, where she lived with her husband.

Police have since said that her death was not suspicious, though inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

It was understood she may have been dead for up to 12 years.

The discovery was only made after she failed to appear for a Covid vaccination.

When asked where she was, her husband had said she was abroad. Her death was registered on Thursday, with the death certificate stating that the cause of death for Mrs Malley, who was born in December 1932, is “unascertained”.

The certificate states that she was “found dead” on February 25, and that she was a retired restaurant waitress.

Forensics officers carried out a thorough examination of the property where Mrs Malley’s body was discovered and tests were carried out to determine how she passed away.

The house on Allison Close is now boarded up.

Forensics officers at the house in Cove.