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Man Arrested for Living with 600-Year-Old Mummy

7/5/2025

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In a bizarre twist, Peruvian authorities apprehended Julio Cesar Bermejo, who spent three decades living with a 600-year-old mummy he affectionately called "Juanita," believing it to be his romantic partner. Uncovered during a park patrol, the mummy was revealed to be male. The Ministry of Culture now safeguards the remains, shedding light on the troubling issue of artifact smuggling in Peru.

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Story summary

In a bizarre twist, Peruvian authorities apprehended Julio Cesar Bermejo, who spent three decades living with a 600-year-old mummy he affectionately called "Juanita," believing it to be his romantic partner. Uncovered during a park patrol, the mummy was revealed to be male. The Ministry of Culture now safeguards the remains, shedding light on the troubling issue of artifact smuggling in Peru.