Sicilian gravedigger arrested over illegally removing bodies from tombs

Forensic pathologist allegedly aided gravedigger by falsely certifying decomposition of corpses to make room for new bodiesPolice in Sicily have arrested a former gravedigger and are investigating 18 others accused of illegally removing bodies from tombs to make way for new corpses.The former gravedigger’s assistant was also arrested Monday in the investigation dating from 2023 for alleged corruption and bribery in Trapani, on the west coast of the Italian island. Continue reading...

Sicilian gravedigger arrested over illegally removing bodies from tombs

Forensic pathologist allegedly aided gravedigger by falsely certifying decomposition of corpses to make room for new bodies

Police in Sicily have arrested a former gravedigger and are investigating 18 others accused of illegally removing bodies from tombs to make way for new corpses.

The former gravedigger’s assistant was also arrested Monday in the investigation dating from 2023 for alleged corruption and bribery in Trapani, on the west coast of the Italian island.

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