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Texas authorities responded to a call made by a man who purchased a home through an auction and later detected a strong odor when he visited the residence

Police found the body of an elderly woman, identified as Pauline Williams 69

Authorities said she had been dead for some time

A man recently bought a home at a property auction in Texas, then was shocked when a dead body was found inside.

In a news release shared with PEOPLE, the Addison Police Department said authorities received a call on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for a welfare check at a home on the 1700 block of Planters Row. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the new homeowner, who said that when he entered the home, he noticed a strong odor and "immediately left before calling the police."

"Officers entered the residenc

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