Pia Farrenkopf of Pontiac was found mummified in the backseat of her car . Investigators believe she died at 44 in 2014 but it was n't until 2009 her body was discovered . Relatives and a friend described Farrenkopf , who lived alone , as smart and fun but often solitary . Her remains were in such a state of desiccation that the medical examiner was unable to conduct a full autopsy and the cause of death is unknown . She was only discovered after bank foreclosed on her house .
Pia Farrenkopf of Pontiac was found mummified in the backseat of her car . Investigators believe she died at 44 in 2009 but it was n't until 2014 her body was discovered . Relatives and a friend described Farrenkopf , who lived alone , as smart and fun but often solitary . Her remains were in such a state of desiccation that the medical examiner was unable to conduct a full autopsy and the cause of death is unknown . She was only discovered after bank foreclosed on her house .