• Harvard morgue worker stole and sold body parts across state lines for profit over several years.
• He used social media to find buyers and shipped the remains using regular delivery services.
• Authorities uncovered a disturbing black market, and the guilty plea could lead to a long prison sentence.

A former employee at Harvard University admitted to stealing and selling human body parts. This week, he pleaded guilty to a serious federal charge. The charge involved transporting stolen human remains across state lines. He took the body parts from the Harvard Medical School morgue, where he had access to cadavers used for medical research and teaching.
Authorities say he committed these crimes over several years. He took heads, skin, brains, and other parts. He then mailed the remains to different people in several states. In return, he received thousands of dollars. Federal investigators said he used his position at Harvard to steal the parts without being noticed for a long time.

Body Parts Were Stolen From the Harvard Morgue for Profit

The man worked in the morgue and had direct access to bodies donated to science. These donations help students learn about anatomy and help doctors understand diseases. Instead of respecting the donations, he saw a way to make money. He chose to betray the families who gave these bodies in good faith.
He removed body parts and kept them hidden. Later, he shipped them to people he found online. He earned money by selling human remains to collectors and other buyers with disturbing interests. The stolen remains included human skin, skulls, brains, and bones. These body parts should have been used to teach future doctors. Instead, they ended up in private homes or on display in collections.

Social Media Helped Him Connect With Buyers

The man didn’t work alone. He found people online who wanted to buy human body parts. He used social media groups and messaging apps to communicate. Then he packaged and shipped the body parts using regular delivery services. He made sure to wrap the items in a way that avoided attention. This allowed him to continue selling and shipping for years without getting caught.
Investigators say the online buyers paid through digital payment services. These buyers had strange interests and wanted human remains for their own personal use. Some displayed the parts in their homes. Others took part in a dark online market for human materials.

Investigators Tracked Packages and Followed the Money

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service led the investigation. They began tracking suspicious packages. They followed the sender information and payment records. These leads helped them build a strong case. They connected the man to the illegal shipments.
Investigators also found others involved in the buying and selling. Some buyers have already been charged. Others remain under investigation. The case revealed a hidden market for human body parts, run through social media and dark web groups. Authorities say this is one of the most disturbing cases involving human remains in recent years.

Harvard Condemns the Crime and Launches Review

Harvard University responded quickly after the man’s arrest. The school released a statement expressing shock and sadness. Leaders at Harvard said the morgue was meant to be a place of learning and respect. They said they felt deeply sorry for the families of the donors.
Harvard also said they would improve security at the medical school. They plan to review all policies related to body donations and handling of human remains. The university wants to rebuild trust with the public and ensure this can never happen again.

Families Demand Justice for Donated Loved Ones

Many families feel betrayed by what happened. They donated their loved ones’ bodies to help future doctors. Now, they have learned that someone sold those bodies for profit. Several families have spoken out. They say they feel sickened and angry.

Some of the families now fear that someone sold their loved ones’ remains. Others are demanding answers from Harvard. They want to know how Harvard allowed this to happen for so long. They also want those responsible to face serious punishment.

Guilty Plea Could Lead to Long Prison Sentence

Now that the man has pleaded guilty, he will face sentencing soon. The charge of interstate transport of human remains is serious. It comes with a possible prison sentence of several years. The court will decide how long he will serve.
The man’s actions hurt many people. He broke the law, betrayed trust, and disrespected the dead. His guilty plea is only the first step. Investigators say more charges could follow for others involved in this disturbing case.