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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
National
Jeff Weiner

Authorities say remains were taken from Florida graves, likely for 'ritualistic activity'

ORLANDO, Fla. — Detectives are investigating after discovering that someone stole remains from four graves that were found vandalized at Edgewood Cemetery in Mount Dora on Sunday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

In a statement, agency spokesman Lt. John Herrell said someone had gained access to the four graves and tried to access a fifth. Crews were working Monday to repair the damage to the graves.

"Detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene and began the investigation and found evidence that suggests that this incident is very likely tied to some form of ritualistic activity," Herrell said.

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