News By Katherine Donlevy
Published Oct. 26, 2023, 12:20 a.m. ET
The mysterious discovery of a man’s body inside a Nebraska chimney has left residents perplexed and authorities searching for answers. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Zachariah Andrews, had been missing for over a month before his chilling remains were found. It was on Oct. 19 when a maintenance worker, responding to a foul odor emanating from the chimney of an apartment in Norfolk, made the shocking discovery. Human shoes were found dangling from the shaft, providing a grim clue to the grim fate that had befallen Andrews.
Andrews was last seen alive on Sept. 15, but it took 19 days before he was reported missing. However, the day after he vanished, Norfolk Police received a call from a resident who claimed to have heard unexplained screams for help within the apartment building. Rushing to the scene, officers found no traces of distress. It wasn’t until the maintenance worker began his investigation that the truth unraveled and Andrews’ body was found.
In a puzzling twist, it was revealed that an arrest warrant had been issued against Andrews for multiple counts of violating a protection order. This warrant was issued on the same day he was reported missing. Andrews had a troubling history, including charges of attempting to entice a minor and resisting arrest. His social media posts indicated a fixation on an unnamed woman, despite warnings from friends to let go.
Friends and acquaintances took to social media to mourn Andrews’ untimely demise and reflect on the troubled life he lived. Despite the circumstances surrounding his death, authorities believe it to be accidental. However, their investigation is ongoing.
This bizarre incident has left the community in shock, raising questions about how someone could end up in such a harrowing predicament. The strange screams for help and the delayed report of his disappearance only add to the enigma surrounding Zachariah Andrews’ final days. As the investigation unfolds, the truth behind this chilling tragedy may finally come to light.
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