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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 525.105 (2026)

Desecration of venerated objects, first degree

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(1) A person is guilty of desecration of venerated objects in the first degree when, other than authorized by law, he intentionally excavates or disinters human remains for the purpose of commercial sale or exploitation of the remains themselves or of objects buried contemporaneously with the remains. (2) Desecration of venerated objects in the first degree is a Class C felony. Effective: July 15, 2002 History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 276, sec. 6, effective July 15, 2002. -- Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 119, sec. 1, effective March 30, 1988.

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Cited in 2 cases, 2007–2008 · leading case: Terry v. Commonwealth, 253 S.W.3d 466 (Ky. 2008).
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Terry v. Commonwealth, 253 S.W.3d 466 (Ky. 2008). · cites it 14× “Though the elements of first-degree desecration of venerated objects (KRS 525.105) appear superficially different than the elements of violating a grave (KRS 525.”
Robert (Bob) Terry v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2007). · cites it 5× “Appellant argues that objects buried with a body lose their character as property, as contemplated by the theft statute because KRS 525.105 converts the property into "venerated objects.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 525.105(1) — 2 cases
Terry v. Commonwealth, 253 S.W.3d 466 (Ky. 2008). “Though the elements of first-degree desecration of venerated objects (KRS 525.105) appear superficially different than the elements of violating a grave (KRS 525.”
Robert (Bob) Terry v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2007). “Appellant argues that objects buried with a body lose their character as property, as contemplated by the theft statute because KRS 525.105 converts the property into "venerated objects.”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 525.105(2) — 2 cases
Terry v. Commonwealth, 253 S.W.3d 466 (Ky. 2008). “Though the elements of first-degree desecration of venerated objects (KRS 525.105) appear superficially different than the elements of violating a grave (KRS 525.”
Robert (Bob) Terry v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2007). “Appellant argues that objects buried with a body lose their character as property, as contemplated by the theft statute because KRS 525.105 converts the property into "venerated objects.”
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