     According to initial police investigation:   The decedent lived with his daughter  and was last seen alive by her on the evening of November 21,1996.  She left the house early the following morning, her dad's bedroom door was closed at the time.  She returned home at 2:10 p.m at which time found the decedent doa in  his bedroom.

     The decedent was a diabetic, but was not under the care of a doctor.  For the past few days he complained of not feeling well, but never seeked medical care.