Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts taken from cemeteries, police say
A man has been arrested in Hungary after allegedly stealing human body parts from cemeteries to consume them.
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Hungarian authorities have arrested a man suspected of collecting human remains from graveyards. According to police, the individual admitted to stealing the body parts for the purpose of eating them.
Coverage from AP News, Yahoo, and The Daily Beast highlights the nature of the thefts, while the Daily News Hungary reports that the suspect's home in Budapest was raided. Yahoo further identifies the suspect as a hospital worker.
Future developments will likely center on the legal proceedings following the suspect's admission and the police investigation into the Budapest residence.
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Quick answers
Where did the incidents occur?
The arrests and investigations took place in Hungary, with reports mentioning a home in Budapest.
What was the suspect's profession?
According to Yahoo, the suspect is a hospital worker.
Why were the body parts taken?
Police say the man admitted to collecting the remains from graveyards to eat them.
Coverage (5)
- 'Cannibal' admits to 'collecting bodies from graveyards' to eat them police say Daily Star · 23h ago
- Budapest cannibal's home busted Daily News Hungary · 23h ago
- Hospital worker in Hungary suspected of eating stolen body parts Yahoo · 23h ago
- Man Arrested for Stealing Body Parts From Cemeteries for Grim Reason The Daily Beast · 23h ago
- Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts taken from cemeteries, police say AP News · 23h ago broke it first
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