Pennsylvania 'oddities collector' avoids jail time after admitting to buying and selling stolen human remains from Harvard Medical School and a mortuary in Arkansas. He will serve two years of probation on charges of abusing a corpse.
Key Points
Jeremy Pauley admitted to his role in a nationwide network of individuals who bought and sold human remains
The remains were sourced from cadavers donated for medical research
The case involved individuals from Harvard Medical School and a mortuary in Arkansas
Pros
Justice served with probation for the perpetrator
Investigation led to the arrest of multiple individuals involved in trafficking stolen body parts
Cons
Disturbing and unethical actions of buying and selling human remains
Violation of trust and respect for the deceased individuals