Attempted Sale of Human Toes

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Australian woman avoids jail after attempting to sell human toes regurgitated by dogs on the black market from an animal shelter where she worked. She stored the toes in formaldehyde and planned to sell them online. She pleaded guilty to offensive conduct involving human remains and received an 18-month noncustodial sentence and community service.

Key Points

  • Woman retrieved human toes regurgitated by dogs at the animal shelter
  • She planned to sell them on the black market for profit
  • She pleaded guilty to offensive conduct and received a noncustodial sentence
  • The incident led to public shaming and loss of job

Pros

  • The woman was not sentenced to jail time
  • The community service sentence may help her reflect on her actions

Cons

  • Involvement in selling human remains is disturbing and unethical
  • The incident caused public outrage and led to the woman losing her job