Arizona Man Buried Dead Mom in Backyard to Collect Social Security Benefits, Sheriff’s Say

Arizona Man Buried Dead Mom in Backyard to Collect Social Security Benefits, Sheriff’s Say
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Jack Phillips
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An Arizona man allegedly buried his 97-year-old mother in his backyard, telling no one of his deeds, so that he could collect her Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits, officials said.

Daniel Shannon, 66, of San Tan Valley, was arrested on May 22 for hiding the body of his mother, Leonie Shannon, who hadn’t been seen since December 2018, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
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