A Hoarder’s House Full of Booby Traps: The Story of the Collyer Brothers

The hoarding begins

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With his brother completely paralyzed after developing rheumatism, Langley’s mental health deteriorated. He started to make trips around the city and brought home whatever he could find. He’d bring back baby carriages, empty bottles, instruments, and fabric. He collected newspapers with the hope that Homer would read them when he regained his sight.

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