In 2019, workers clearing out a closed No Frills store in Iowa made a shocking discovery. Human remains were found wedged in an 18-inch gap behind a giant fridge. DNA confirmed the body belonged to 25-year-old Larry Ely Murillo-Moncada, who vanished in 2009.
Larry had left his parents’ home barefoot during a blizzard and was reported missing the next day. He had previously worked at the store, where staff often climbed on top of tall coolers. Investigators believe he slipped, fell, and became trapped. Tragically, the constant noise from the cooling units likely drowned out any cries for help. His death was ruled an accident.
Stuck Behind Fridge For Ten Years 😨 pic.twitter.com/AAcxVd9xCq
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A recent video simulation showed how terrifying the ordeal would have been. “It’s the worst death imaginable,” one viewer said. Many were stunned that his body remained undiscovered for a full decade, even while the store operated.
Larry’s story is a haunting reminder of how quickly accidents can turn into unthinkable tragedies. What would you have done in his place?
