[rktman]

Uh, sad to say but pretty sure this is the answer: "... was fiercely independent and avoided situations where he would have to interact with people — even, on occasion — his family members. He displayed obsessive-compulsive behaviors and, according to police, did not have a phone of any sort." That and the family apparently didn't check on him due to his behavior. If someone stops paying their power bill, is it the power companies responsibility to check why? And with the current wi-fi meter trend, pretty sure they could cut my power off without anybody even coming to the house.

[Sans-Culotte]

Yes, the headline makes him sound old and decrepit at age 62. I am 63 and work fuultime. The real problem was: Jaros’ family described him as a “recluse” who also suffered from extreme social anxiety.

[WKUHilltopper]

So family never bothered to go check on him frequently?

[Gay State Conservative]

This guy was clearly in desperate need of serious medication...that he either didn’t get or didn’t comply with.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Same thing happened to a guy from my old neighborhood about 15 years ago. Of course he was much older than 62. Couldn’t afford to pay his heating bill and too proud to ask for help. They found him frozen to death in his bathroom.

[Texas Eagle]

Karina Jaros told MLive that her uncle was fiercely independent and avoided situations where he would have to interact with people — even, on occasion — his family members

So he was a FReeper.

Just kidding! Just a little joke, there.

[Grampa Dave]

this is the answer: “... was fiercely independent and avoided situations where he would have to interact with people — even, on occasion — his family members. He displayed obsessive-compulsive behaviors and, according to police, did not have a phone of any sort.” That and the family apparently didn’t check on him due to his behavior.

If his family wants to know who is co-responsible, they can look into a mirror and see.

He made his choice as an adult.

[goldstategop]

Man Turns Into Popsicle. Film at 11.

[Dilbert San Diego]

Well, it is sad. But this guy was a hermit, a recluse, by choice. Apparently he was never able to, or didn’t want to, get help for his mental problems. What else can a family do with someone like that?

[liberalh8ter]

I’m sorry for their loss however, they knew he had obvious issues and shouldn’t have been left alone for long periods of time. No one knew him better than his own family. To try and place blame on outsiders is deflection of the guilt they must be feeling.

[I want the USA back]

“Family Searching for Answers” A bit late now, eh? If you’re “family,” then you should have done something. There is a time when “fiercely independent” = “messed up in the head,” and this man had reached that point.

[BookmanTheJanitor]

As someone who pays every bill and checks in on a relative every day ....F these people.

[nuconvert]

SO the heartbroken, grieving family apparently hadn’t gone to check on him in months …...

[goodnesswins]

Survival of the fittest? Heartbreaking for family...but maybe sometimes you really have to let go???

[IronJack]

The guy was mentally ill. It cost him his life. It’s nobody’s “fault.”

[Pollard]

I thought there were laws up North against shutting down utilities in winter.

[golux]

"Jaros declined any offers for help with social services, including food stamps, Social Security or disability, despite his brother’s urging...."

The man had a pair. See you in Heaven, brother.

[TangoLimaSierra]

...rarely interacted with anybody and had not held a formal job since his 20s

So probably been on welfare for 40+ years. Time to go.

[Minutemen]

One less vote for “Bernie”

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

Family didn’t check on their crazy relative so obviously it’s someone else’s fault. Money money mooooonneeeyyy

[blueunicorn6]

I had a cousin who died like this.

His young, homosexual boyfriend took him for everything he had.

But, homosexuality is “just about love”.