Elderly couple found dead in Ma On Shan flat after foul odour reported

The bodies of a senior couple were discovered in their home in Ma On Shan by police on Friday evening. The discovery was made after residents reported a strange odor emanating from the flat in Heng Yat House. Firefighters entered the residence and found a 72-year-old man and his 74-year-old wife in the living room. They were pronounced dead at the scene, and no suicide note was found.

The cause of death is currently under investigation. The couple, who had a good relationship, had one daughter and two sons who lived separately after marriage. Both individuals suffered from high blood pressure, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. The wife also had dementia, which she had been living with for five years. Regular medical appointments were necessary for both.

The couple's neighbor had noticed the foul smell since Monday and reported it to the estate management, who then informed the police. The front door and windows were locked, with no signs of forced entry or struggle. Surveillance footage showed the couple entering the building on August 31 at 11:13 AM, but they were not seen again.

Forensic examination found no evidence of foul play, and the time of death was estimated to be between three to four days prior to the discovery. Police classified the case as a dead body found, and the Sha Tin district is following the investigation.