Israeli Police Investigate Discovery of Holocaust Survivor's Body Buried in Backyard

A social media post highlights a criminal investigation in Carmiel, Israel, where the body of 93-year-old Holocaust survivor Maina Tolstikov was discovered buried in a backyard. According to reports, the woman died in April 2024, but her daughter and partner allegedly concealed her death to continue collecting approximately 18,000 shekels in monthly reparations and benefits. Authorities state the body was initially stored in a freezer before being buried three meters deep. While an autopsy is pending, investigators currently suspect the woman died of natural causes. The case has drawn significant attention due to the extreme measures taken to maintain the illicit financial payments.