The living visits cemeteries, which are cherished locations, to pay their final respects to departed loved ones. Mourners should expect to feel protected and secure in this somber setting. But that sense of tranquility has been shattered by a recent event.
Two women walk up to a memorial stone in the frightening footage, thinking no one is looking. The women are shown on camera collecting flowers and other personal objects left as memories. What happens next is a despicable theft that will violate and distress many mourning families.
To consider what it might be like for families to visit the graves of their loved ones only to learn that something they left behind has been taken is a heartbreaking concept. These items frequently hold considerable sentimental value and offer solace to individuals who have lost a loved one.
Undoubtedly, those impacted by these two people’s cruel actions will experience extreme distress and pain. It serves as a sad reminder that even in death, we must safeguard those we love.
A woman visited her father’s grave in a New London, Ohio, cemetery two years ago. The flower pot the woman had set on her father’s grave on Father’s Day in 1977 was missing, disturbing her. Even though the pot wasn’t pricey, the woman attached much sentiment to it. What should have been a touching tribute to him instead turned into a tragic event.
The woman called the police for assistance because she was upset over the loss. Fortunately, the video from the security cameras assisted the authorities in cracking the case.
As seen on camera, two women exited a black sedan as it entered the cemetery. They moved, approaching a memorial stone, and started taking things away.
The women later revealed to be in their 60s, were charged with theft. The discovery that one of the two ladies accused of the robbery was an elected municipal official added to the scenario’s surprise. It is disturbing that a governmental employee would steal from a grave.
Thankfully, the security footage enabled justice to be done. Even though it was two years later, the woman received her pot back. The incident emphasizes the value of security cameras in preventing crime and apprehending culprits.
Check out the video below for some footage:
