By Tim Binnall
In a disturbing story out of Pennsylvania, some twisted miscreants stole a pair of bodies from a mausoleum abandoned years ago. According to a local media report, the macabre heist is believed to have occurred earlier this month at the Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Plains Township. The mausoleum and adjacent cemetery have long been a source of controversy in the community after the property was purchased at auction in 2006 by a couple who later claimed they were unaware of its purpose and subsequently abandoned the site and the individuals for whom it was their final resting place.
In the nearly two decades since, the mausoleum has fallen into disrepair and, unfortunately, become a popular destination for thrill-seekers and troublemakers, including the body snatchers who struck earlier this month. As one might imagine, the unnerving incident has raised the ire of community members fed up with what has become of the forgotten site. Denise Kumor, who had her parents removed from the mausoleum last November, declared "somebody needs to step up in authority and do something about this. This is wrong to steal a body. I mean, this is not right, it’s awful."
Alas, despite residents' repeated pleas, local officials indicated that they cannot legally take possession of the abandoned mausoleum that was condemned in 2015 due to its deteriorating condition. Meanwhile, catching the creeps who stole the remains earlier this month may prove to be a challenge for police as there are no security cameras watching over the site. Nonetheless, authorities are appealing to the public for any tips that might help bring the body snatchers to justice.