LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A Lakewood couple has been arrested, accused of living with the corpse of their dead friend for his Social Security payments as their pet Chihuahuas chewed on the body, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Denver7 on Monday.

James Agnew, 55, and Suzanne Agnew, 57, were arrested last month on charges related to the alleged abuse of a corpse, which belonged to James Francis O’Neill, 64, whom the suspects told police was involved in a romantic relationship with the couple.

O’Neill is believed to have died sometime between Dec. 10 and Dec. 20, 2023, at the couple’s apartment unit in the 3400 block of S. Ammons Street.

The victim’s brother led authorities to the couple’s home after contacting the Lakewood Police Department in June, concerned about his brother’s wher

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