Disabled Vietnam Veteran Died After Gas Shut Off

Hypothermia a factor in death of Vietnam vet after gas shut off at home 
The Oakland Press
By Dave Phillips
POSTED: 02/06/15

Skelley, a Vietnam veteran, also suffered from throat cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, both of which were listed as issues that contributed to his death, which was ruled to be accidental.

Hypothermia was one of three factors that contributed to the death of a Hazel Park man who was forced to sleep in a bedroom with a space heater after the gas to his home was shut off. John Skelley, 69, was found dead around 8 a.m. Feb. 1.

His roommate made the discovery and called Hazel Park police. The roommate told police that he believed the gas to the home had been shut off a few days earlier.

An investigation revealed the gas was turned off due to nonpayment on Jan. 19, and the roommate had received three notices about the impending shutoff in December.
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