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Terri O'Connell's Blog – July 2009 Archive (2)

Burr Oak Cemetery, post 2

As the investigation furthers into the Burr Oak Cemetery the police have stated that many people gave the local authorities (Alsip Police) tips on the problems at the cemetery in 2005. Electricians and others reported seeing bones, coffins and broken stones in piles. Why is it that the local authorities did not look into this.



It seems not only do we need to investigate the goings on at the cemetery, but we also need to be looking into the local authorities as well. This is… Continue

Added by Terri O'Connell on July 16, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Cemetery Workers dig up graves...

NBC News reported this afternoon that employees at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, IL have been digging up graves and reselling the plots. They stated that there was an area blocked off that they believe have the remains from the graves, plus the tombstones, all piled up. According to the NBS reporters, the owners of the cemetery tipped the police off to what was going on.



When will our loved ones be safe. Cemeteries are moved, family is not notified. Now the employees seem to think it… Continue

Added by Terri O'Connell on July 8, 2009 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

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