Pennsylvania man charged after alleged ‘horrific’ grave robbing from cemetery
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Jonathan Gerlach, a 34-year-old Pennsylvania man, was arrested and charged with grave robbing after police found over 100 human remains in his possession on Tuesday. The remains, including skulls, bones, and mummified body parts, were discovered in his car, home, and a storage locker. Authorities believe Gerlach broke into at least 26 mausoleums at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon, Delaware County, over several months to steal the remains. Police identified Gerlach as a suspect through license plate readers and cellphone records placing him near the cemetery during the thefts. The motive for the alleged grave robbing remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing to identify the remains and their origins.
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