Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death of Half-Naked Woman Discovered in Cemetery
Authorities in Texas are investigating a woman’s death after her half-naked body was discovered between two tombstones in southeast Houston, police said.
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Notorious Cold Case: Murdered Woman’s Body Found in Grave of WWII Veteran
A Colorado man who pleaded guilty to killing his estranged wife more than 20 years ago recently led authorities to her body, which was buried under the remains of a World War II veteran.
Indiana: Three Arrested for Vandalizing Jewish Couple’s Headstone with Graffiti
Three people have been arrested for vandalizing a Jewish couple’s headstone at a cemetery in Indiana.
Sweden Bans Religious Symbols in First ‘Atheist Graveyard’
Sweden has opened its first “atheist cemetery” devoid of all religious symbols to accommodate the nation’s massive nonbelieving population.
Bronze Medallions Stolen from Indiana Veterans’ Graves
“People don’t have any morals anymore, apparently,” American Legion Post 83 financial officer James Hiles told the South Bend Tribune, neatly summarizing the case of over 300 bronze medallions stolen from the graves of military veterans in Patton Cemetery.
Police: Florida Cemetery Worker Bought Pizza, Video Games with Dead Veteran’s Credit Card
A Florida cemetery worker has been arrested and charged with stealing the credit card of a deceased U.S. sailor and World War II veteran and making unauthorized purchases, police say.
Salon Distraught Ohio Lawmakers Want Aborted Babies Buried Like Real Dead People
A bill in the Ohio state legislature that would require women who have abortions or miscarriages to designate whether they want their aborted babies buried or cremated is overwhelming a writer at left-wing Salon.
Pope Francis Visits Rome Graveyard on ‘All Saints Day’ to Pray for the Dead
On Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis traveled to Rome’s largest cemetery to celebrate Mass and pray for the “faithful departed,” an ancient Christian custom associated principally with All Saints Day (Nov 1) and All Souls Day (Nov 2).
124 Headstones at Historic Philly Jewish Cemetery Knocked Over
Early Thursday morning, 124 headstones at a historic Jewish cemetery in Philadephia were found knocked over.
