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US Man Arrested for Stealing 100 Skulls and Human Remains from Cemetery

Published January 9, 2026, 15:13
US Man Arrested for Stealing 100 Skulls and Human Remains from Cemetery

A man in the US has been arrested and jailed for stealing approximately 100 human skulls and limbs from a cemetery in Pennsylvania. Jonathan Christ Gerlach, 34, broke into graves at the Mount Moriah Cemetery and stole the remains, which were found at his home and storage unit. He was also found in possession of burglary tools and mummified remains of children. He faces 100 charges, including desecration and burglary.