82-year-old twin sisters were found dead in their San Antonio home after the city sweltered through days of 100-degree heat.

The bodies of Florence and Emma Jernigan were found Thursday in the home where they had lived all there lives. Police said the single air conditioner was turned off.

Authorities said no one had heard from the women for several days. A neighbor called police after noticing a foul odor. —L.A. Times, 7/4/09