Decomposing body of 72-year-old found in his room

A 72-year-old man has been found dead in his room in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana, according to reports.

“A foul smell started emanating from his two-bedroom apartment, which he had occupied alone for the past three years,” according to reports.

Residents broke into his room only to find his decomposing body lying in the kitchen with his microwave open.

“We quickly called the police and deposited his body at the Takoradi Government Hospital,” according to residents.

A search conducted in his room revealed passport pictures, laptops, phones, and a passport indicating he is a citizen of the United States of America.