A woman in Kentucky has been arrested after authorities say she dug up and took her father’s burial remains from a cemetery.
According to Kentucky State Police, troopers were notified Saturday afternoon that an urn had been removed from a grave at Ridgetop Cemetery in Crofton.
Investigators later interviewed Jessica Hamby, 46, at her home in Hopkinsville. Authorities said she admitted to having the urn but claimed it did not contain her father’s ashes.
Troopers examined the urn and reportedly found ashes inside as well as dirt on its base, according to court documents.
When questioned further, Hamby allegedly told investigators that someone else had dug up the urn and brought it to her.
She was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and violating graves. Hamby was booked into the Christian County Jail.
Officials said she is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Christian District Court as the investigation continues.