Pennsylvania man Jonathan Gerlach, 34, was arrested after investigators conducting surveillance at Mount Moriah Cemetery observed bones and skulls inside his vehicle. Authorities say Gerlach exited the cemetery carrying a burlap bag and a crowbar before being taken into custody.
Investigators later recovered more than 100 full or partial sets of human remains from Gerlach’s home and a storage unit. Prosecutors have filed more than 450 charges. Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse described the scene as a “horror movie come to life.” Identification of the remains is ongoing, and Gerlach’s bail was set at $1 million. His arraignment is scheduled for January 20.
The DX Brief
- More than 100 full or partial sets of human remains recovered from a home and storage unit
- Suspect identified as Jonathan Gerlach, 34, who allegedly admitted to stealing approximately 30 sets of remains
- More than 450 charges filed, including abuse of corpse, theft, and receiving stolen property; bail set at $1 million
- District attorney described the scene as a “horror movie come to life”; identification of remains ongoing, arraignment scheduled for January 20
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