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Synopsis
In The Old Die Rich, the story begins with a shocking discovery: elderly individuals are found dead in their homes, victims of starvation despite having substantial amounts of money. A detective, intrigued by the oddity of these cases, is drawn into a world where the elderly seem to prioritize their savings over their own survival. The narrative unfolds as he grapples with the unsettling reality that these individuals, despite their wealth, succumb to malnutrition. The medical examiner's conclusion points to senile psychosis, suggesting that the elderly are so consumed by their fears of poverty that they refuse to spend their money on food.
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