Aussie woman almost served jail time after selling this oddity online. What happened?
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In a tale akin to a macabre crime novel than reality, a Melbourne woman's bizarre and disturbing actions have highlighted a new and unsettling trend in the online marketplace.
A mum of five almost escaped imprisonment even after authorities discovered her sinister interactions online.
The story unfolded at an animal shelter in Melbourne, where 48-year-old Joanna Kinman was employed as a ranger.
The shelter received two dogs that had belonged to a deceased man, who had been dead for some time.
In a gruesome turn of events, the dogs had consumed parts of their owner's corpse.
The dogs later regurgitated some of the man's body parts at the shelter.
Kinman, upon discovering the 'clearly identifiable' human toes in a bin, decided to take it home.
She believed that she could fetch around $400 if she sold them online.
The court heard how she had even called her daughter to boast about her grim find and revealed her intentions to either sell or give them away.
During a police search of Kinman's home, officers found the toes preserved in a jar of liquid.
Kinman's property was also a home for other oddities, such as a guinea pig trotter, a bird skull, an alligator claw, and her children's baby teeth.
Police also uncovered that Kinman was an active member of an online trading group specialising in weird specimens.
She also had previous transactions involving 'wet specimens' of a stillborn puppy and kitten.
The magistrate, Andrew Sim, expressed his astonishment and described Kinman's actions as 'astounding' and 'entirely odd'.
He was baffled by her apparent belief that she could avoid legal consequences for her actions.
Kinman's defence lawyer, Rainer Martini, acknowledged the natural repulsion felt by the community and noted that his client had lost her job and suffered public abuse following media coverage of the case.
Despite her actions, Kinman was sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order and avoided jail time by 'the barest of possible margins'.
The magistrate emphasised the need for deterrence and stated that the deceased person's remains should have been treated with dignity and respect—something Kinman failed to do.
This incident should be a stark reminder of the dark corners of the internet, where odd finds remains could become commodities.
It's crucial to stay informed and vigilant about the potential dangers lurking online.
If you come across anything suspicious or unsettling, report it to the authorities immediately.
Have you ever encountered anything unusual or concerning while browsing online marketplaces? Share your experiences in the comments below, and let's discuss how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from falling into such disturbing scenarios.
In a tale akin to a macabre crime novel than reality, a Melbourne woman's bizarre and disturbing actions have highlighted a new and unsettling trend in the online marketplace.
A mum of five almost escaped imprisonment even after authorities discovered her sinister interactions online.
The story unfolded at an animal shelter in Melbourne, where 48-year-old Joanna Kinman was employed as a ranger.
The shelter received two dogs that had belonged to a deceased man, who had been dead for some time.
In a gruesome turn of events, the dogs had consumed parts of their owner's corpse.
The dogs later regurgitated some of the man's body parts at the shelter.
Kinman thought that her find was 'cool', and resorted to selling them online. Image Credit: Pexels/Kindel Media
Kinman, upon discovering the 'clearly identifiable' human toes in a bin, decided to take it home.
She believed that she could fetch around $400 if she sold them online.
The court heard how she had even called her daughter to boast about her grim find and revealed her intentions to either sell or give them away.
During a police search of Kinman's home, officers found the toes preserved in a jar of liquid.
Kinman's property was also a home for other oddities, such as a guinea pig trotter, a bird skull, an alligator claw, and her children's baby teeth.
Police also uncovered that Kinman was an active member of an online trading group specialising in weird specimens.
She also had previous transactions involving 'wet specimens' of a stillborn puppy and kitten.
The magistrate, Andrew Sim, expressed his astonishment and described Kinman's actions as 'astounding' and 'entirely odd'.
He was baffled by her apparent belief that she could avoid legal consequences for her actions.
Kinman's defence lawyer, Rainer Martini, acknowledged the natural repulsion felt by the community and noted that his client had lost her job and suffered public abuse following media coverage of the case.
Despite her actions, Kinman was sentenced to an 18-month community corrections order and avoided jail time by 'the barest of possible margins'.
The magistrate emphasised the need for deterrence and stated that the deceased person's remains should have been treated with dignity and respect—something Kinman failed to do.
This incident should be a stark reminder of the dark corners of the internet, where odd finds remains could become commodities.
It's crucial to stay informed and vigilant about the potential dangers lurking online.
If you come across anything suspicious or unsettling, report it to the authorities immediately.
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