A Las Vegas woman, Patricia Sierra, 47, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a casket from a funeral home and dumping a body outside the building. The shocking incident occurred on August 27, 2024, at the Affordable Cremation and Burial Service. Police were alerted after the body of a woman in her sixties was found lying on landscaping rocks in front of the funeral home early that morning.
Surveillance footage captured Sierra breaking into the funeral home, where she reportedly stole the casket with the body still inside. The footage helped police identify her, and she was arrested two days later after being spotted by a customer at a local convenience store.
Sierra reportedly admitted to the crime but claimed that she blacked out after drinking six beers and didn’t remember the events. She expressed regret during questioning, stating that she wasn’t attempting to cause harm.
Sierra now faces multiple charges, including grand larceny, burglary, and disturbing human remains. Her bail was set at $11,000, and she is scheduled for a preliminary court hearing on September 18, 2024.
The case has left the community in shock due to the unusual and disturbing nature of the crime. Local authorities are continuing to investigate, and the funeral home is considering additional security measures to prevent future incidents of this nature.
