Porthcawl pensioner, 89, was discovered after GP raised concerns and asked police to carry out welfare check
A MAN has been charged after the body of his 89-year-old mother was found in a chest freezer at her home in Porthcawl.
South Wales Police discovered the remains of Sylvia Phillips at a property in Poplar Crescent on Monday, February 17, after her GP asked officers to carry out a welfare check.
An inquest at Pontypridd Coroner’s Court heard that the cause of her death is still awaiting further investigation.
Her son, Christopher Phillips, 60, of Porthcawl, has been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial. He also faces a charge of fraud by false representation.
Phillips has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday (Apr 16).
The hearing was told that a post-mortem examination was carried out on March 2 by Dr Stephen Leadbetter at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Senior Coroner for South Wales Central, Graeme Hughes, adjourned the inquest while further enquiries are carried out.
The court also heard that Sylvia Phillips’ family had requested a cremation certificate, which was granted by the coroner.
