HISTORICAL FACTS: Robert alton - The Untold Story

Neighbours speak after man found dead in home six years after he died

When police finally entered his home, post was piled up at the door and a newspaper dated 2017 was found

Wales Online · May 13, 2023

Pensioner’s body left undiscovered for six years

Retired bookkeeper Robert Alton is believed to have died in 2017 aged 70 but his passing went unnoticed by his landlord

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Council issues statement and launches review after pensioner's body found in his flat six years after he died

Robert Alton had run up council tax arrears since 2017 - his body was found in March

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2023

‘Skeletal’ body of man who lay dead in Bolton flat for six years discovered

Robert Alton, 70, is believed to have died in 2017 with his death going unnoticed by his landlord and local council

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023