A former model known for her looks was eaten alive by parasitic mites due to a scabies infestation while in the care of a Georgia nursing home.
An investigation into the 2015 death of Rebecca Zeni, 93, revealed she died from scabies during her stay at the Shepherds Hill Nursing Home in LaFayette, 11 Alive reported.
An autopsy report stated the woman’s cause of death was “septicemia due to crusted scabies.”
State health officials were made aware of a scabies outbreak at the facility but did not investigate or inspect the nursing home, the station reported.