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Old 08-23-2015, 03:15 PM
 
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I went back and hollered for him to step back in the light and he told me to step back to the dark. That’s when I went and got my flashlight. He started hollering out [Bible] verses at me,” Mitchell told LEX18. “He told me he was trying to dig his dad up, so his dad could go to Heaven.”

Authorities claimed the 44-year-old appeared “under the influence” when he tried to carry out the deed.

Drunk Guy Caught Digging Up Grave of Dad Buried 30 Years Ago Because He 'Wants Him To Go To Heaven' - Crime Feed
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Old 08-23-2015, 04:28 PM
 
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"possession of marijuana and public intoxication"
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Old 08-23-2015, 04:30 PM
 
Location: Bel Air, California
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can't think up a better reason to excavate dear ol' Dad
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Old 08-23-2015, 04:31 PM
 
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I went back and hollered for him to step back in the light and he told me to step back to the dark. That’s when I went and got my flashlight. He started hollering out [Bible] verses at me,” Mitchell told LEX18. “He told me he was trying to dig his dad up, so his dad could go to Heaven.”

Authorities claimed the 44-year-old appeared “under the influence” when he tried to carry out the deed.

Drunk Guy Caught Digging Up Grave of Dad Buried 30 Years Ago Because He 'Wants Him To Go To Heaven' - Crime Feed
Under the influence of religion, it appears...
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Old 08-23-2015, 11:13 PM
 
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Under the influence of religion, it appears...
Religion can be as dangerous as meth or heroin for those who are already mentally unbalanced.

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Old 08-23-2015, 11:37 PM
 
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Poor misguided fellow. Seems like a chronic alcoholic or psychotic for some other reason....

If it wasn't for the bible verses, i'd think he was just remembering that his dad was buried with a gold ring on.
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Old 08-24-2015, 01:55 PM
 
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I hope he doesn't bury dad back in the Pet Cemetery. I read that book. Things turn out bad.
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Old 08-24-2015, 09:15 PM
 
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Poor misguided fellow. Seems like a chronic alcoholic or psychotic for some other reason....

If it wasn't for the bible verses, i'd think he was just remembering that his dad was buried with a gold ring on.
I honestly cant even imagine digging up a dead parent simply for a gold ring. This cant be a thing.
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Old 08-24-2015, 09:25 PM
 
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I honestly cant even imagine digging up a dead parent simply for a gold ring. This cant be a thing.
People have done stranger and worse for even trivial amounts of money.
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Old 08-25-2015, 05:47 PM
 
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Religion can be as dangerous as meth or heroin for those who are already mentally unbalanced.
Especially when you are blind drunk.
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