Full Breakdown
Texas Man Arrested for Throwing Human Remains at FBI Office
3/26/2026, 4:04:04 AM
Incident Overview
Michael Chadwick Fry, a 41-year-old man from Texas, has been charged with two counts of abuse of a corpse and one count of tampering with evidence after he allegedly threw a bucket containing suspected human remains over a fence at the FBI’s Dallas field office. The incident occurred on March 18, 2023, following a series of troubling events that began when Fry's mother reported to the Bartonville Police Department that he needed money to rent a U-Haul because he "had a body that needed to be moved."
Sequence of Events
The investigation commenced when a Bartonville police officer responded to Fry's mother's call. After Fry left their home in an agitated state, his sister informed the police that he had filmed himself at the FBI field office. In a video posted on YouTube, titled “We send Elizabeth over the FBI fence to summon them by force,” Fry claimed he was attempting to compel the FBI to intervene in alleged wrongdoing by Denton County officials related to a past arrest. The video depicted Fry throwing a large, closed white bucket into the secure parking lot of the FBI building, which an FBI agent later confirmed contained numerous bones that appeared to be human.
Background and Context
Fry's actions are reportedly linked to a history of erratic behavior. In 2018, he made headlines for ramming a truck into the KDFW-TV building in Dallas, expressing anger over a 2012 police shooting in Denton County that resulted in the death of his friend, Roberto Carlos Hernandez. Fry has a lengthy criminal record, with over two dozen arrests since 2003 for various offenses, including assault and disorderly conduct.
Evidence and Investigation
Authorities discovered that Fry had previously stolen an urn containing human ashes from a cemetery in Oklahoma City, which was also documented in videos on his YouTube account. Additionally, police found evidence indicating that a coffin containing human remains had been removed from a mausoleum at the IOOF Cemetery in Denton, Texas. Fry's mother reported finding GPS searches for cemeteries in Arlington, Texas, and Oklahoma City, as well as a shovel that was not previously at their home.
Official Statements & Responses
The Bartonville Police Department and the FBI are continuing their investigation into the case, which remains active. Officials have not disclosed the identity of the remains or the specific reasons Fry may have targeted them. Fry is currently held in the Denton County Jail on a $30,000 bond, and it is unclear whether he has retained legal representation.
Criticism & Opposition
While Fry's actions have drawn significant media attention, there has been no public commentary from advocacy groups or legal experts regarding the implications of his mental health or the broader context of his grievances against law enforcement.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We send Elizabeth over the FBI fence to summon them by force.” — Michael Chadwick Fry, in his YouTube video.
- “the bucket contained numerous bones” — FBI Special Agent, regarding the contents of the bucket thrown by Fry.
The case continues to unfold as authorities seek to understand the full extent of Fry's actions and motivations.
