Woman's body may have been in Mass. pool for two days while people swam
(CBS/AP) FALL RIVER, Mass. - Officials in southeastern Massachusetts are investigating the possibility that a woman's body was at the bottom of a public pool for more than two days while other people swam there.
Police in Fall River are looking over surveillance video, and state officials have ordered an internal investigation, in the death of 36-year-old Marie Joseph, whose body was discovered Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy whom Joseph was watching has told police she slipped on a water slide Sunday and went under.
Fall River Mayor William Flanagan said Thursday that police are reviewing video from the pool for clues.
Gov. Deval Patrick has ordered an investigation of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Two city health inspectors have been placed on leave.
