A self-proclaimed “human blood artist” from Pennsylvania has been sentenced to two years’ probation for trafficking body parts from Harvard University and an Arkansas morgue.
Jeremy Pauley, 42, pleaded guilty on January 8 to a charge of abuse of a corpse and was sentenced on Monday. FOX43 reported.
In September 2023, he pled guilty in federal court to separate charges of interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy to interstate transportation of stolen property for the purpose of buying or selling body parts.
He was initially charged with abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property, and dealing in the proceeds of illegal activities.
Polley, who lives in Susquehanna County, was arrested in the summer of 2022 after police said they found a 5-gallon bucket containing body parts inside his then-home in Enola.
The self-proclaimed “collector of strange things” could have his two years of supervised probation changed to one year of supervised good behavior, followed by one year of unsupervised good behavior. WGAL reported.
The investigation into the heavily tattooed body modification artist began after police received a report of suspicious activity at a residence on North Enola Road, Fox 43 reported.
Authorities received information that the suspect, later identified as Pauley, was purchasing human body parts and selling them on Facebook.
During interrogation, the eccentric man allegedly told investigators he had three complete human skeletons and about 15 to 20 skulls, according to a complaint cited by the newspaper.
Pauley claimed the body was purchased legally, authorities said.
He reportedly admitted to being part of a network of people who bought and sold body parts stolen from Harvard Medical School and an Arkansas mortuary between 2018 and 2022.
Seven other people were charged as part of the investigation.
On his Facebook page, called “The Grand Wunderkammer,” Pauley posted photos of femurs, vertebrae, collarbones, ribs, and bags and piles of human teeth for sale.
“A vendor of strange and unusual things, museum exhibits, guest lectures, live entertainment, and more! Weird, curious, and unique in every way!” the page’s description read.
Police initially found the remains, which they believed were the remains of an older adult, but after receiving a second tip about newer remains in Pauley’s home, investigators purchased additional remains. Found the remains.
Various body parts were found, including two brains, human skin and fat, a heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, trachea and a child’s mandible with teeth, according to the criminal complaint.
The federal government and authorities then intercepted a package from an Arkansas woman addressed to Pauley that allegedly contained body parts.
Federal sentencing for Pauley has not yet been scheduled.
