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Man Arrested for Stealing Hundreds of Bodies from Cemetery
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Jonathan Gerlach, a 34-year-old man from Yeadon, Pennsylvania, was arrested for stealing over 100 sets of human remains from Mount Moriah Cemetery. He confessed to breaking into graves with tools and was found with a burlap bag full of remains. His home and a storage unit contained additional bodies, some hanging in the basement. Neighbors reported flies and a partially decomposed body, leading to the discovery. The Yeadon police chief described it as a shocking scene. Investigators now face the challenge of reuniting families with the remains, many of whom have passed away. Police are also looking into potential connections to other cemeteries and online sales. Checkout Solipillow.com
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