Graves Vandalized and Crosses Destroyed in German Cemetery

Country: Germany

Date of incident: November 23, 2023


On November 23, the cemetery of Phillipsburg was found devastated. Unknown perpetrators vandalised grave decorations during the night. They tore out crosses, flower vases and figures. A wooden cross was found smashed on the ground.

The mayor commented that "The relatives, who had already been informed, were just as shocked as we were". "Is nothing sacred to them anymore?" asked the mayor. 

Source: BNN.de; Stadt Philippsburg

Image: Stadt Philippsburg