The Latest: Caretaker arrested in desecration of cemetery
Associated Press |
A former cemetery caretaker has been arrested in connection with the desecration of dozens of graves at the
Complaints from relatives of those buried at
A state judge ousted LaPrade as caretaker last week.
Messages seeking comment were left with LaPrade on Thursday.
A mass desecration of graves at a
Authorities say gravestones and human remains at
A layer of dirt was placed in some areas to allow for new burials atop old ones. Human bones, casket pieces and old headstones were found in the woods.
Relatives estimate more than 100 graves were either disinterred or had new remains buried above them. They're now trying to restore an oversight board and determine whether everyone is buried where they should be.
A state judge ousted the cemetery caretaker last week because of the conditions.
Police are investigating, but no arrests have been announced.
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