A Florida woman has been charged with storing a dead man’s body in a trash can in order to collect his Social Security benefits. Michelle Haney, 49, of Bradenton, was arrested and charged Wednesday with abuse of a dead body in connection with the death of 40-year-old Jon Christopher Leonard. The neighbor called deputies Monday when he began emptying the trash can and found Leonard’s body, the affidavit says. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIt says Haney admitted cashing Leonard’s $1,200 in monthly Social Security benefits since his death. A judge ordered Haney held on $50,000 bond during a court appearance Thursday.

Source: Fox News December 12, 2020 18:22 UTC