Why aren't these "events" prosecuted as cemetery vandalism and
obliteration?
Beyond being cultural resources, cemeteries are supposed to be hallowed
grounds, seen by nearly every civilization as sacrosanct.
Sue Silver
CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lois Mauk" <loismauk(a)insightbb.com>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] destroyed cemeteries
Dear Larry:
If it were me, I would certainly notify DNR. There's zero chance they
will
do anything about it if they don't know anything about the
situation.
Obviously that's not a guarantee that anything will be done, but it's
certainly worth making an effort to let them know. Personally, I'd start
with Jeannie Regan-Dinius < JRdinius(a)dnr.state.in.us >. I've lost faith
in
my local Prosecutor, but if the pressure to prosecute comes from DNR,
maybe
yours will be more responsive.
Lois
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephens, Larry V" <stephenl(a)indiana.edu>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 10:36 AM
Subject: [INPCRP] destroyed cemeteries
> The DNR seems to hae aggressively pursued the Brown County (IN) case
where
a man bulldozed a cemetery to put in a septice system - but I've
seen
other
posts critical of their efforts.
>
> A few nights ago I was told of at least two cemeteries in the
Greene/Monroe Counties area that have been bulldozed and one where a man
built his house in the middle of it. The man who told me said he has
talked
with the prosecutor and a township trustee and no one seems
interested.
>
> Is it worthwhile to notify the DNR for an investigation?
>
>
> Larry V. Stephens
> stephenL(a)indiana.edu
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