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science1 month ago•3 min saved

Tiny Moss, Big Verdict: How a Clump Solved a Burr Oak Grave Robbery

A fingertip-sized clump of common pocket moss (Fissidens taxifolius) found with exhumed remains at Burr Oak cemetery helped determine the crime occurred within 12 months. By comparing moss metabolism and museum specimens, researchers showed the burial was far more recent than the defendants claimed, a key factor in convicting four workers who exhumed more than 100 remains to resell plots. The study, from the Field Museum and FBI, highlights moss as a practical tool in forensic investigations.

via The Guardian|

#burr-oak-cemetery #fbi #forensics

health-crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Grave Robbing Dealers Peddle Deadly Zombie Drug Made from Human Bones, Killing Dozens Weekly"

A new highly addictive drug called "Kush" made with human bones is causing a crisis in Sierra Leone, with dealers resorting to grave robbing to keep up with demand. The drug, which is openly sold and smoked on the streets, has led to widespread addiction and a surge in deaths, with an estimated dozen users dying weekly. Young people, facing poverty and lack of opportunities, turn to Kush to escape their harsh realities, leading to devastating consequences including homelessness, violence, and health issues. The psychiatric hospital is overwhelmed with cases, but resources are limited, and many patients relapse without proper follow-up treatment. The problem has also spread to neighboring countries, with an estimated one million people addicted across the region.

via The US Sun|

#drug-addiction #grave-robbers #health-crime

film2 years ago•4 min saved

"Enchanting and Uproarious: 'La Chimera' Receives Standing Ovation at Cannes"

"La Chimera" is a new film by Alice Rohrwacher that tells the story of competing grave-robbers in Central Italy. The film touches the transcendental without diving into the outright fabulism of Rohrwacher’s previous work. Josh O'Connor plays Arthur, a wandering Brit who is accustomed to limbo states. The film is shot fluidly on multiple film formats and makes a virtue of its skittering, literally shape-shifting visual quality.

via Variety|

#alice-rohrwacher #film #grave-robbers