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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Eleanor Storey

Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer while claiming £78,000 in benefits

Christopher Phillips who was sentenced to two years and four months’ imprisonment (South Wales Police/PA) - (PA Media)

A man has been jailed after keeping his dead mother inside a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to receive more than £78,000 of her benefits.

Christopher Phillips, 60, previously admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of Silvia Phillips, 89, at their home in Porthcawl.

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