How long before someone came looking for you?

Probably about 3/4 days.

I usually speak to my mum for a catch up about once a week. Even if we're both busy & forget to call we email all the time. If I wasn't responding to her emails, voice messages etc she'd probably raise the alarm after a few days.

Plus if I didn't turn up for work & they couldn't reach me they'd probably call my emergency contact (my sister) to enquire where I was.

Sadly, cases like this are far from unique. :(

Natalie Wood of Sydney, Australia - died at home, body not discovered till eight years later.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/natalie-wood-the-woman-sydney-forgot-20140204-31ywh.html

Anne Leitrim of Bournemouth, England - body lay undiscovered in her home for six years.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2670621

Pia Farrenkopf of Michigan, USA - remains found in her garage five years after her death.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pia-farrenkopf-womans-mummified-body-5256683

It seems like the people whose disappearance go unnoticed are retirees/unemployed, combined with those having cut ties with close family (or outlived same).

Basically, if you have a job and don't show up...I think employers/fellow workers are going to look for you, or contact family who's listed in your file.

I can go a week or so without speaking to my various family members...but not a week without showing up at work!


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