Texas Man Arrested for Throwing Bucket of Human Bones at FBI Office

Michael Chadwick Fry faces charges for alleged grave robbing and tampering with evidence

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:37pm

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A 41-year-old Texas man named Michael Chadwick Fry has been arrested for allegedly stealing human remains from cemeteries and mausoleums, and then throwing a bucket of the bones over the fence of an FBI field office in Dallas. Fry filmed himself committing the act and posted the video online, saying "There's more videos coming. We're going to take bones all over the place. I got more."

Why it matters

This bizarre incident highlights the growing problem of grave robbing and the desecration of human remains, which can have serious psychological and emotional impacts on victims' families. It also raises concerns about the mental health of the suspect and the need for improved security around sensitive government facilities.

The details

According to police, Fry's mother called authorities after he went to her house and requested money for a U-Haul, saying he "had a body that needed to moved." Investigators later received information that Fry had thrown a bucket of human bones over the fence of an FBI field office in Dallas. Fry had filmed the incident and posted the video online, referring to the remains as "Elizabeth Virginia Lyon." Police believe Fry stole the remains from cemeteries in Oklahoma and Texas.

  • On Monday, Fry's mother called police after he went to her house.
  • Shortly after, investigators received information that Fry had thrown the bucket of bones at the FBI office.
  • In February, Fry allegedly stole an urn from a cemetery in Oklahoma City.
  • Fry also raided a mausoleum in Denton, Texas, according to police.

The players

Michael Chadwick Fry

A 41-year-old Texas man who has been arrested for allegedly stealing human remains from cemeteries and mausoleums, and then throwing a bucket of the bones over the fence of an FBI field office in Dallas.

Bartonville Police Department

The law enforcement agency that arrested Fry and is investigating the incident.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency whose Dallas field office was targeted by Fry.

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What they’re saying

“There's more videos coming. We're going to take bones all over the place. I got more.”

— Michael Chadwick Fry

What’s next

Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to identify the bones thrown by Fry, and the judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow him to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the need for improved security and mental health resources to prevent such incidents of grave robbing and the desecration of human remains, which can have profound impacts on victims' families and communities.