Arkansas Mortician Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Stolen Body Parts

Candace Chapman Scott admitted to selling human remains across state lines, part of a broader illegal trade network.

Candace Chapman Scott, a former mortuary worker in Arkansas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sale of 24 boxes of stolen body parts.
The body parts were sold to a Pennsylvania man for nearly $11,000, originating from medical school cadavers.
Scott was involved in a nationwide scheme that included theft from an Arkansas mortuary and Harvard Medical School.
Under a plea deal, other charges against Scott were dropped, and she faces significant prison time and fines.
Sentencing for Scott has not yet been scheduled, highlighting ongoing legal proceedings.