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Man Charged with Stealing Over 100 Human Remains

4/18/2026

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  • Judy Prichard McCleary reports five disturbed crypts in her family mausoleum and the theft of a relative's remains.
  • Jonathan Gerlach, 34, faces burglary charges for stealing more than 100 human remains from cemeteries, including at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
  • Gerlach's arraignment is set for June 3.
  • Mount Moriah Cemetery dates back to 1855.
  • McCleary hopes the case prompts lawmakers to address the online sale of body parts.