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Indiana trio tied to cross-country cemetery-niche thefts
crime1 month ago

Indiana trio tied to cross-country cemetery-niche thefts

Indiana residents Drake Lee Milam (33), Angela Christine Garrett (52) and Porsche Roschell Bancroft (32) were arrested for breaking into mausoleum niches containing cremated remains and stealing jewelry across the eastern United States. Florida officials say at least 20 cases have been identified in the state, with items like wedding rings and other mementos taken. The trio allegedly traveled through multiple states before Milam and Garrett were arrested and Bancroft surrendered in Florida; they face charges including injuring or removing a tomb, disturbing the contents of a grave, and grand theft over $20,000, with extradition to Florida planned for the two suspects. Authorities urge families to check interred loved ones’ niches for missing items."

"Inauguration of Transgender Women's Mausoleum Amidst Ongoing Killings in Mexico's Capital"
human-rights3 years ago

"Inauguration of Transgender Women's Mausoleum Amidst Ongoing Killings in Mexico's Capital"

Mexico City has inaugurated a mausoleum dedicated to transgender women, the first of its kind in the country, as a way to provide a dignified resting place for victims of hate crimes. The mausoleum was founded by Kenya Cuevas, an activist who started the organization Casa de Muñecas after her friend, Paola Buenrostro, was fatally shot in 2016. The burial site will accommodate 149 women, including Buenrostro and Indigenous transgender rights activist Guadalupe "Lupilla" Xiu. Mexico currently has the second-highest number of transgender killings in the world, with 25 transgender women slain from January to July 2023.

Ancient Roman Mausoleum Discovered During London Construction.
archaeology3 years ago

Ancient Roman Mausoleum Discovered During London Construction.

An "incredibly rare" Roman mausoleum has been discovered beneath a south London construction site, described as "the most intact Roman mausoleum ever to be discovered in Britain," featuring interior flooring and a "striking mosaic." The discovery was made during the excavation of a planned construction site near the tourist hotspots of Borough Market and London Bridge. The mausoleum will be restored and put on public display.