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Pennsylvania grave robbery case uncovers about 100 skulls and body parts
Summary
Police say investigators found about 100 human skulls and other remains linked to break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery; a 34-year-old man was arrested, charged with multiple counts and is jailed on $1 million bond.
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Police investigations into repeated break-ins at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Pennsylvania led to searches at a separate residence and storage unit where authorities reported finding about 100 human skulls and other human remains. The cemetery, described as an older and largely abandoned burial ground, had seen multiple mausoleum and vault break-ins since early November. A 34-year-old man was arrested during the inquiry and has been charged in connection with the case. Local prosecutors and investigators said they are continuing to review evidence.
Key facts:
- The break-ins involved forced entry into mausoleums and underground vaults at Mount Moriah Cemetery, police reported.
- Searches of a home and a storage unit brought authorities to a large number of human skulls and additional remains, according to officials.
- A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with counts including abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property, burglary and related offenses.
- He is being held on $1 million bond; further court dates and procedural steps were not detailed.
Summary:
The reported discovery prompted criminal charges and an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Undetermined at this time.
