Two Americans Accused of Stealing Infant Body Parts From Thailand

Two Americans had allegedly stolen adult and infant body parts from the forensic medicine museum of Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital last Saturday in Thailand. Their reasoning was unclear, but the two Americans stated that they "wanted to surprise one of their friends back in the states".

Ryan Edward McPherson and Daniel Jamon Tanner are facing the potential to serve up to seven years in a state prison, with fines up to $15,200. These two men are facing charges of theft from a government hospital, and breaching custom laws. The histories of Thailand's medical advancements are displayed in these glass artifacts and archives of fetuses.

The DHL office in Thailand's Province stated that while some workers were scanning shipments, the three suspicious packages were seen. The packages contained about five acrylic boxes; one had a baby's left foot chopped up into little pieces, with the infant's head right beside it. There is still more that needs to be investigated, and others that could have been involved in the theft.

Although this is cruel and disgraceful act, this is not an uncommon thing seen throughout Thailand. Especially in the black market, Infant body parts are considered to be sold as a supernatural power that protects monks/sorcerers and can ward off bad luck. This is the practice of black magic.

Picture of Infant Body Artifacts contained in acrylic box.