| 
|
Page: Profile: Wren's Nest News Local
| Total Views: 4,938,707
|
Article: 18851
[Crime]
Date Posted:
11/7/2007
1:36:37 pm EST
Wvox Stats
Views: 5,970
RSS: 14,532
Comments: 7
|
Police In Hillsboro, N.H. Looking For Halloween Grave Robber
Author: Associated Press Source: Boston Herald (MA)
Title: POLICE IN HILLSBORO, N.H. LOOKING FOR HALLOWEEN GRAVE ROBBER
Someone dug up the grave of a woman who died in 1821 and stole the remains around Halloween, police say. They are investigating whether witchcraft or a satanic ritual was involved.
The grave of a woman named Sarah Symonds was dug up in the Bible Hill Cemetery, Lt. Darren Remillard said. The culprits dug a perfectly rectangular hole, 5 1/2 feet deep, with evenly piled mounds of dirt left on either side of the empty grave.
Submitted by and Thanks to: Heather and wyndwoman
Additional Article Link: [Click HERE]
| Options: [Read Full Story] [Comments Locked]
[Email to a Friend]
|
|
Community Thoughts: There are 7 comments posted | Reverse Sort |
| Graverobbing | Nov 7th. at 5:01:49 pm EST
|
Finn (San Marcos, Texas) - Email Me
I happen to think it rather unlikely that it was a witch who dug up the grave, but I won't rule it out either. The fact of the matter is that there are many different types of witches and a near endless variety of Pagan faiths. Quite a few of them have practices which involve dirt from graves, bones, skulls, and many other things which can be obtained by robbing graves. Just as it was foolish for anyone to jump to the conclusion that it MUST be witches, it is likewise foolish for us to try and rule them out.
If I were to guess (and this is all I can do without detailed crime scene evidence) the graverobber (s) wanted bones. They chose the grave because of the old burial date. This ensured they didn't have to deal with any nasty residue left in the box. Bones (the skull) was the ambition, and bones you don't have to clean flesh and goo from are much nicer. If I were to hazzard a guess the choice of graves was probably equally influenced by location within the graveyard. They would have selected one wherein they had some cover and off the beaten path of any security or passing road light.
The reason I believe that it is unlikely that real witches are the culprit is NOT because witches don't do these kinds of things, but because a real witch would merely have wanted the bones (or other things) and not the attention. Said witch would have put the dirt back and concealed the fact that the removal had ever taken place. The only reason to leave the grave thus would be for the shock value.That is likewise the only reason to create neat little piles of dirt while unearthing the box. Such piles would have had to have been shaped and dressed up after the fact, not during. Digging graves, no matter how slow you go, is not a neat, orderly process.
|
| John In Francestown | Nov 7th. at 4:29:36 pm EST
|
Heather Pendry (Brookline, New Hampshire) - Email Me
Does this mean we should be casting squares now instead of circles!
Love your sense of humor.
P.S. don't forget to ritually cleanse and oil your shovel after each use.
|
| Just An Added Note | Nov 7th. at 4:25:06 pm EST
|
Heather Pendry (Brookline, New Hampshire) - Email Me
This morning I woke up to my local news reporting that a grave robbing could be done by witches.
I immeadiately went to WMUR's site to find out all the information, and then called the detective investigating the crime and emailed WMUR about the witches creed, what Samhain really was about, and how dare they accuse witches of desecrating a grave with their ignorance.
Amazingly the officer called me back and he stated that it was the reporter who asked "Could this be work of witchcraft" to which he said I don't know, maybe I've heard...skull in hand blah, blah, blah.
I actually had a very informative and pleasant conversation educating him about our religious ways and beliefs. He apoligized to me profusely saying he never meant for them to go about reporting on that angle. He also thanked me and asked me several questions so that he could be well informed. He was respectful! He was also sincere!
He did not have to go back to the media to correct the article, however one hour after speaking to him WMUR changed their headline to grave robbing could be work of ritual belief instead of what it said "Witchcraft".
I realize you feel the bell has already been rung and you can't undo it. But he was truly sorry and is looking for all information he can learn to better understand witchcraft and I know from my experiences most people do not appoligize for making statements about witchcraft and they certainly would never appoligize in a public statement to try to fix a wrong.
I appauld him for taking the time to listen to me and correct the article with an appoligy to all witches, pagans, and wiccans.
One more educated person in the world is always a good thing!
|
| The Secret Is Out.. | Nov 7th. at 3:15:49 pm EST
|
John the Alchemist (Francestown, New Hampshire) - Email Me
With razor like deductive reasoning the constable has concluded that this is the work of Witches because - "the hole was dug so perfectly".
The secret is out - we're meticulous hole diggers! I can't wait for the next gathering wherin we cast the circle, call the quarters, invoke God and Goddess and - start feverishly digging perfectly rectangular holes!
On a more serious note. After 186 years I wonder if there was anything left of either the body or the coffin for the culprits to make off with.
Excuse me now, I have to go hide my collection of pentagram-shaped shovels.
|
| How About 'persons Of Interest' Or Something? | Nov 7th. at 2:29:54 pm EST
|
Silverwing (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - Email Me
I agree. If this was about some other crime committed they would be using the PC phrases about 'alleged' intruders, victims, grave robbers, etc. It was probably more titillating to use the Witch word.
Damage done but, I did notice that the Police Lt who used the "Witch" word earlier has proffured a short apology (see under the photo) way after the fact. You cannot unring a bell.
|
| So, What's New? | Nov 7th. at 2:01:09 pm EST
|
Arondelle (Milford, New Hampshire) - Email Me - Web
I was watching the teaser for this story on the local TV station (WMUR, Manchester, NH) with a friend. As soon as we saw it we said, almost simultaneously, "What do you wanna bet the police will say that witchcraft was involved?"
Sure enough -- blame it on witches. The story WMUR printed on their website last night used the word "witchcraft" in it's title. Today, it's been changed to "ritual beliefs."
While I can't think of another reason that people would be out in the woods digging up antique graves, why do witches always come up first? How about teenage vandals who THINK that they're witches or Satanists?
Just sayin'...
Find More info -- HERE
|
Disclaimer: The Witches' Voice inc does not verify the accuracy of the details stated in this listing, nor do we vouch for the value of the goods or services presented here... As with all contacts and financial dealings in cyberspace, we encourage you to use caution and wisdom in your dealings with strangers.
Political Statements: Any and all personal political opinions expressed in the public listing sections (including, but not restricted to, personals, events, groups, shops, Wren's Nest, etc.) are solely those of the author(s) and do not reflect the opinion of The Witches' Voice, Inc. TWV is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization.
|
State/Country flags created by 3dflags.com and are used with permission
Web Site Content (including: text - graphics - html - look & feel)
Copyright 1997-2009 The Witches' Voice Inc. All rights reserved
Note: Authors & Artists retain the copyright for their work(s) on this website.
Unauthorized reproduction without prior permission is a violation of copyright laws.
Website structure, evolution and php coding by Fritz Jung on a Macintosh G5.
Any and all personal political opinions expressed in the public listing sections (including, but not restricted to, personals, events, groups, shops, Wren’s Nest, etc.) are solely those of the author(s) and do not reflect the opinion of The Witches’ Voice, Inc. TWV is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization.
Sponsorship: Visit the Witches' Voice Sponsor Page for info on how you
can help support this Community Resource. Donations ARE Tax Deductible.
The Witches' Voice carries a 501(c)(3) certificate and a Federal Tax ID.
Mail Us: The Witches' Voice Inc., P.O. Box 341018, Tampa, Florida 33694-1018 U.S.A.
| |
