Joanna Kinman, an Australian woman, has pleaded guilty to offensive conduct involving human remains after planning to sell two human toes regurgitated by dogs under her care at an animal shelter. Following a tip-off, police found various specimens in her home, including the toes preserved in formaldehyde and other body parts. Kinman had previously sold animal remains online and was involved in a Facebook group dedicated to buying and selling such items. She may face two years in prison, and her actions have affected the deceased owner’s family.
Prosecutor Melissa Sambrooks revealed that Joanna Kinman, who worked at an animal shelter, planned to profit from human remains after dogs regurgitated them.
Kinman took the two human toes home to preserve them in formaldehyde and discussed selling them online, believing they could fetch up to 400 Australian dollars.
Police discovered not only the human remains but also other unusual specimens in Kinman's home, including an alligator claw and her children's teeth.
The investigation was shielded from the deceased owner's relatives by his son, highlighting the sensitive nature of the situation.
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