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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Cavallier

Philadelphia cemetery announces security overhaul after man allegedly stole more than 100 skeletons

A historic Philadelphia-area cemetery is rolling out new security measures after authorities say a man carried out what prosecutors described as a “horror movie come to life,” allegedly stealing more than 100 skeletons.

Officials with Mount Moriah Cemetery, which spans Philadelphia and Delaware counties, announced the upgrades following the arrest of Jonathan Gerlach, 34, of Ephrata, who is accused of burglarizing and desecrating 26 mausoleums and underground vaults.

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