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Former Ranger Guilty of Selling Human Toes Online

3/17/2025

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Joanna Kinman, 48, has admitted to shocking behavior at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, where she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct involving human remains. The former animal shelter ranger retrieved two human toes from a waste bin, intending to sell them online for $400. Kinman's connection to Bone Buddies Australia, a group for skull enthusiasts, adds a chilling twist to her bizarre actions.

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Joanna Kinman, 48, has admitted to shocking behavior at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, where she pleaded guilty to offensive conduct involving human remains. The former animal shelter ranger retrieved two human toes from a waste bin, intending to sell them online for $400. Kinman's connection to Bone Buddies Australia, a group for skull enthusiasts, adds a chilling twist to her bizarre actions.