In some cases of hypothermic death, the disoriented, dying, hypothermia victim, who while attempting to protect himself from the cold, may hide himself in corners, in cupboard or under piles or furniture or household goods.
More commonly a naked or partly clothed old person is found amid a scene of utter confusion with furniture pulled over and drawers and cupboards emptied out, but the disturbance is at a low level and the tops of tables, etc. are not disturbed.
This may lead to suspicion of homicide and robbery. Outdoors, he may attempt to burrow into snow, bush, or other constituent of environment.
The signs of hypothermia are usually found.
The problem arises as to whether the victim became hypothermic first which lead to mental confusion causing strange behaviour, or whether due to some mental aberration, the person began behaving abnormally.