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By the People, for the People
Texas Man Charged After Throwing Bucket of Suspected Human Remains at FBI Office
Michael Chadwick Fry faces abuse of corpse and tampering charges after incident at Dallas FBI field office
Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:34pm
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A 41-year-old Texas man named Michael Chadwick Fry has been arrested and charged with two counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence after he allegedly threw a bucket containing suspected human remains over the fence into the secure parking lot of the FBI's Dallas field office. Fry had posted videos online depicting separate human remains and an urn of ashes that he had allegedly stolen from a cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about public safety and the security of federal facilities, as well as questions about Fry's potential motives and mental state. The discovery of the suspected human remains also prompts an investigation into where they came from and who they belong to.
The details
According to the police affidavit, Fry's mother called authorities after he asked her for money to rent a U-Haul, saying he "had a body that needed to be moved." Fry then posted a video of himself throwing the bucket over the fence of the FBI office, claiming he was trying to compel the FBI to intervene in alleged wrongdoing by Denton County officials from a past arrest. An FBI agent said the bucket contained numerous bones that appeared to be human, and investigators later found evidence that Fry had stolen an urn of human remains from an Oklahoma City cemetery and removed a coffin from a mausoleum in Denton, Texas.
- On March 16, Fry's mother called police after he asked her for money to rent a U-Haul, saying he "had a body that needed to be moved."
- Shortly after, Fry posted a video on YouTube of himself throwing a bucket over the fence of the FBI's Dallas field office.
- On March 22, Fry was arrested and charged with two counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
The players
Michael Chadwick Fry
A 41-year-old Texas man who has been charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence after allegedly throwing a bucket containing suspected human remains over the fence of the FBI's Dallas field office.
Bartonville Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the incident and made the arrest of Fry.
FBI
The federal law enforcement agency whose Dallas field office was the target of Fry's alleged actions.
What they’re saying
“The bucket contained numerous bones that appeared to be human.”
— FBI Special Agent
What’s next
The suspected human remains found in the bucket are awaiting further forensic analysis to determine their origin and identity. Investigators are also continuing to look into Fry's potential motives and any other crimes he may have committed related to the handling of human remains.
The takeaway
This disturbing incident highlights the need for heightened security and vigilance around sensitive federal facilities, as well as the importance of thorough investigations into cases involving the alleged mishandling or desecration of human remains.
