Police in Florida are currently investigating a disturbing case of vandalism at the historic Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto, where 17 gravesites were damaged, and headstones were knocked down. The incident has left the local community shaken, particularly because the vandals chose to spray-paint the names of President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in red letters across the tombs.
Per Reuters, the destruction at the site, located about 31 miles south of Tampa, likely occurred within the past few weeks. No arrests have been made yet, but the investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office remains active. The cemetery holds significant historical value as it was established in 1904 to serve the Black residents of the Memphis neighborhood in Palmetto.
