NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO – The mysterious death of a 63-year-old woman has left a community grappling with unanswered questions. Laura Fells, who was found lifeless in the parking lot of North Kansas City Hospital, had been admitted there just a day before her tragic end. Authorities are now piecing together the events leading up to her death, as neighbors and family members seek closure.
Fells, a familiar face in her neighborhood at 37th and Agnes, was known for her early morning routine of heading to work at Costco and her warm interactions with neighbors. Her love for animals was evident in her daily care for a dozen or so cats that waited for her return each evening. Her sudden absence has left both her furry companions and human friends in shock.
The weekend before her death, Fells had expressed concern about the incoming blizzard, sharing with neighbors her dread of the cold. On Sunday, as snow blanketed the city, emergency services were called to assist Fells following an accident on the road. She was taken to the hospital at 12:23 p.m., but the circumstances of her care remain unclear.
Hospital officials have yet to disclose whether Fells was treated, admitted, or discharged. Her lifeless body was discovered the following morning at 9:45 a.m., outside an office building on the hospital campus. The discovery has prompted her family to question the chain of events that led to such a devastating outcome.
Fells’ son, who met with a neighbor after the tragic news broke, is struggling to understand how his mother ended up outside the hospital. “Why was she in the parking lot?” he ponders, echoing the confusion felt by many who knew her.
The hospital has issued a statement acknowledging the death and confirming their cooperation with the investigation. However, they have refrained from providing further details, leaving the community and Fells’ family anxious for answers.
As the investigation unfolds, the neighborhood is left to wonder how a beloved member of their community could meet such an untimely and puzzling end. The hope is that forthcoming details will shed light on the mystery and bring some solace to those who mourn her loss.