someone is DESTROYING this old slave cemetery | theft and vandalism Mahone Ingram Cemetery

vandalism and theft of 150 year old cedar trees discovered in Talbot County cemetery

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[@richardspencer4526]

How can I send you information about the attempt going on for a school to build on a slave cemetery in Savannah. I

[@mercedithcompala8148]

I am so so sorry...unbelievable disrespect. God comforts these sleeping Souls

[@artcflowers]

Mount some trail cams across the rd and on the way to this place.

[@susanharris5873]

Will there be any way to get a large group of people to come out and help clean up this sad devastation?

[@jeanoch8125]

Utterly so sad..

[@dhansen3044]

Absolutely horrible that someone does that!!!! Thank you guys for reporting it

[@barbarastoutjesdyk711]

I'm glad people like you care about these old places.

[@lesley.brennan10]

It's absolutely disgraceful that someone has done this .much respect from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@inkadinkadoodle]

The trees surrounding an old (is "antique" proper?) cemetery have grown for at least as long as the oldest grave has been there. To destroy them is such a maddening display of disrespect and total disregard for antiquity. That person (or persons) has no concept or concern for the importance of such places, the living history of the trees or the lives that rest at their feet. You guys do, and I thank you for your work.

[@l.m.2404]

It's not about the trees. It is about the lack of respect due to the families that have their ancestors buried at that cemetery and actually planted those trees that the thieves stole. Compensation should be levied against the bums and if they can't pay, they need to clean up site, at the very least.

[@annabellelee4535]

Actually, no the land had to have been cleared for the graveyard. The trees have grown up since the graveyard stopped being maintained.

[@l.m.2404]

@@annabellelee4535 Those old cedar trees didn't pop in on their own. Just saying...

[@annabellelee4535]

@@l.m.2404 LOL, it's a forest so yes, they did pop in on their own. Where do you think they came from? Original trees were cut down to clear the ground to make a graveyard then when the graveyard maintenance ends, the trees start growing back. I bet they stopped maintaining the site around a 100 years ago. What do you think happens when something is left untended in nature? It grows over.

[@susanbrookman2133]

Hi Robert. I'm sorry this is happening. I hope the law catches up with him and justice is served here on earth but remember his judgment day will come in the end. Praying for everyone who are the guardians of our forgotten cemeteries.🙏❤🙏

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Amen.

[@denisehibbs9576]

A big Thank you to Cecil ! Glad you notified the sheriff. So sad. Thank s for sharing this!

[@ruthsnyder3462]

A few years back, you were driving a back road and spotted a cemetery that had been damaged by loggerscould this be connected to that one? The first one had bigger machinery, but as I remember you helped identify them and got them to reconstruct it as much as possible. Took 2 or 3 of your videos to cover the whole story. Your care and concern is what got me watching your channels.

[@sandyguthrey7595]

I am so glad that Cecil reached out to you and that you both could share this with the public. I have followed cemeteries in the surrounding counties for many years. This individual is harvesting this cedar and knows exactly where to look. Hopefully the Game Warden is also aware. Hopefully someone knows who this individual is and will be found soon.

[@debraoliver505]

I am in Pensacola Florida and while doing some history research in old newspapers, I found a news clipping on a black cemetery that was being used in 1880s. It is now a city park with no evidence except some Boy Scouts did a project and found human bones under the meeting building! No one seemed to know about it. I contacted local authorities and the state university here that has an archeology dept. and sometime in the future they are going to do a ground penetrating survey. It has taken two years for me to get them interested in exploring it. Luckily the State of Florida has a new policy of finding and protecting old black cemeteries. Can't wait until they do a survey.

[@davedforrest1914]

Thank you for your concern, people needs to know the importance of preserving the African American cemeteries

[@alanatolstad4824]

This was painful to watch. Keep us informed, please.

[@sunshinemyson]

What is wrong with people? This saddens me that they not will steal these trees but have no respect for this graveyard. Thanks for all you do keep the history of these cemeteries alive.

[@annabellelee4535]

They don't have to cut those trees. They could go across the road to harvest trees. This is ridiculous. I hope they catch them.

[@psjz]

Incredibly sad. I hope the perpetrators get caught.

[@juliepowell1715]

When they find him, they need to put guards on him and he should have to clean up his mess, including pay for repairs for these graves. Then off to jail.

[@patbarlen2764]

Absolutely disgusting, some folks have no moral character. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbaraharshman9460]

Oh Robert this is so sad! Thank you Cecil for scaring the persons away and calling the police!!

[@lisaclay3137]

I bet if you check a lumber yard or person who builds cedar furniture you might find the culprit.

[@annabellelee4535]

I think they're cutting pine trees not cedar trees.

[@MrJeep75]

​@annabellelee4535 these are cedar trees

[@annabellelee4535]

@@MrJeep75 OK, you probably know more about trees than I do.

[@davedforrest1914]

Correct

[@ricknelson576]

It's surprises me that if the people put in as much effort to do an honest day,over crimes acts they could do well. Theives are everywhere, unfortunately. Thanks for the video Robert.

[@Chaotic-Demise77]

I am all for very old cemeteries. I agree with Robert & everyone here. I've tried to clean some cemetery markers' & grounds' myself. If I ever seen anything not right, I'd try to fix it. If I remember correctly, the reason for sunken graves' is because back then, they had to dig the graves by hand, only a few feet deep. Shallower graves' & the coffins' will rot and cave in. Therefore, the grave will settle and sink down. The term for that is, "divit", IF I remember correctly. I could be wrong. There's a lot of places like this here in P.A & N.J.

[@2manyroberts]

Sure hope they're caught!Thanks guys for bringing this to light!!!

[@nancyholcombe8030]

Who would be so callous as to do such a thing?!?! Would they want it done to them when they're gone?!?! I know it's against State law to damage a Cemetery, no matter how old, unless the state gave permission along with the family or families. I hope you can get these people prosecuted somehow as they need to be held accountable for their actions! No one is above the law! Many thanks to you Robert and to folks like Cecil and the other Robert who are trying to stand up for these people who have no more voice!

[@robertburns3014]

I wonder if it would be possible to set up some game cameras in the cemetery to try and get some photos that would help identify this guy? He might see one or two and try to destroy them, but if there were a number of them placed around the property, he might not see all of them. Just a thought.

[@mcwatersd]

What a terrible thing to do . Things like this make me so angry and I can't understand the lack of respect .Its a good thing Cecil spotted this and hopefully he will get caught . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤

[@pats9055]

Appreciate seeing the work all of you do to document and protect the forgotten people. It is an absolute disgrace what was done. Some people today are born and raised without morals. Very disappointing.

[@cherylpalian3254]

Just absolutely horrible that anyone could be so disrespectful to this or any graveyard. They should be locked up for a long time.

[@caroleannseaton9178]

Hi from MI. This is disgusting. Could/would the county come in and clean this up? Could someone get a group or association to come in and help? If viewers share the film with friends who share with friends, maybe a group could be formed. Take all the downed cedar wood to a mill and have it made into boards. Sell the boards and buy cameras to catch the people.

[@jillgebauer1292]

Buy cameras and some grave markers instead of field stones. Or perhaps fence the cemetery off? This is so disgusting

[@tacocin]

The county will NOT come in and cleanup anything. The funds to do so would have to come out public funds and these cemeteries are all located on private property.

[@l.m.2404]

No one but the descendant families should receive anything from those trees unless they have permission. They were, a memorial to mark the passing of a beloved family member. I feel that the thieves , once caught, should be made to clean the site because someone so desperate for money that they would do that damage to a cemetery is surely unable to pay fines.

[@howardwest1347]

Crosses could be made from the wood and placed at the ends of each of the indentions to mark the graves.

[@l.m.2404]

Great idea.@@howardwest1347

[@kimleone5496]

That is absolutely disgraceful.

[@dorothymartorano9998]

This is awful. These cemeteries are so important for so many reasons. I'm glad you guys all got there when you did. Thank you.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

This makes me so sad and mad! That anyone would do that Is despicable ! I hope that you catch them . Thank you and the other gentleman for doing this !

[@DeeSomeone-mq7kr]

It's really sad what they've done. Sheisters, and normally police know who bad actors are. There can't be too many "tree service" entities in the area, they should be easy to find.

[@thomasjones2377]

This is just so disrespectful, these people didn't recieve any respect in life, and now to be completely disrespected in death is just so wrong in so many ways, I really hope that the person is caught. Again I am just sickened by how little that people care about the past , much less how the absolute minimum that these people deserve in death, I just wish that these people's names were known, but yet even there names have been lost to time... so sad.

[@l.m.2404]

The thieves need to be made to clean up the entire site, at their expense plus volunteer cemetery clean ups for a period of time.

[@thomasjones2377]

@l.m.2404 that would be a good thing,, that's a fact.

[@Daniel-g2v7c]

I’m currently watching this this segment and it’s heartbreaking and outrageous!! Thank you Robert and the other gentlemen on video for taking the time and trying to stop this heartless vandalism. Makes me think whoever is behind this is taking the cedar trees to harvest them to make artwork, furniture, etc to sell at Flea Markets and places. I hope these vandals are caught soon.

[@Lorriann63]

This was just criminal and heart-sickening. Thank goodness Cecil came when he did. At least they were scared off. I truly hope they can catch him/them. Even if he doesn't come back there he will go somewhere else. He only cares about free wood, not the souls who are buried there. Thank you guys for caring about these old cemeteries.

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Such disrespect to a sacred space...bless those that are buried there.

[@cynthiacarter514]

Sickening, absolutely sickening.😤

[@Diwondermum]

OMG!! What the hell? What is it with some people? To steal and do such damage to such a sacred place indicates such immorality. I really pray with all my heart that this person or people responsible are caught and dealt with severely. This is just beyond words in disgrace. I feel for Robert and the other two gentlemen witnessing it in person. They must be feeling such despair. I hope karma and all her relatives catch up with the culprits.

[@stephaniemize321]

How horrible! I hope this guy is caught and prosecuted. He knew what he was doing which is stealing.

[@debiebrumley3104]

thank you so much for what yall are doing , it is important !!!

[@cmg6848]

Nothing is sacred in this world anymore.

[@condabogoff973]

So awful...I appreciate you and what you do.

[@bettybarrett323]

Raw wood product is a big money maker for folks who can get a supply. Even here in our vh town we have a guy who sells raw edge wood at an inside antique and flea market. He has some beautifully finished shelves with live edge and mantels that are gorgeous. The finished products are very expensive to purchase, but even the raw wood goes for a high price. Those who doso, will steal anything if they can get away with it. They just do not care. Thanks to all of bvb you for what you do to care for these old cemeteries.

[@sherronbell4961]

Oh my goodness gracious, just so disrespectful, so sad.😢

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

That breaks my💔 why does people have to be so pitiful? That is so sad I can’t believe somebody would do that to a cemetery. I hope they go to jail 💔💔😢😢

[@jeffbryan6077]

I don't understand people. No respect for others. Glad you stopped them and reported it.

[@MeMe-cz6pk]

Cant imagine some fool sporting a live-edge slab of cedar in their home that was stolen from a cemetery, and being proud of it. Wow. Thats a special kind of low.

[@gailweikelcorrea]

I'd make sure their pictures are posted when you catch them, theres no sense , that's a cowards way, sneakin...I abhor ppl like that...makes ya stomach hurt....😠😡

[@marypettitt9150]

This is sacrilegious. 😢 How can anyone have so little honor to destroy graves by theft.

[@trevor-ck7jk]

I absolutely love and enjoy your channel. Thank you for all you do!

[@beckyjones2240]

This is totally disrespectful an i pray whom ever did this pays for his actions. They sould jail him .an also make him. Come clean it up with someone over seeing him as he Does😢

[@45beetle]

I hope they find out and prosecute them and make them pay for the damages someone ask on Facebook if anyone in your area has cedar slaps for sale and see if you get any hits

[@cynthiahamilton3232]

😥 TY you each for trying to protect these graves. ❤

[@juliefowler4660]

My heart hurts with seeing this destruction 💔

[@suzantonn1188]

Thank you and God bless you all . . .

[@joyceclark8476]

I’m so sorry that this has happened. I pray to Jesus they get caught. Of course, they will try again sometime, some place and when they do I hope they are caught red handed. My heart goes out to you all. Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@Mari-B]

This is a horrible and disrespectful thing that man has done to this cemetery. 😢

[@katc.7770]

This makes me so angry! Thank God you gentlemen are looking out for those buried there and I hope whoever did this will be caught soon.

[@ritamathews4492]

Question: How. can they be caught and prosecuted?? Just awful ❗️❗️

[@Headstoneman]

How absolutely terrible! I just can’t believe this!

[@karenchilders2449]

You have such a kind ❤️.

[@Wyatt1957]

Trail camera I agree identity and charge who's ever done this

[@sandib9152]

Wow this is so awful. It's a disgrace that someone could be so disrespectful. I hope they are caught. These people deserve respect even in death. God bless yall for remembering them

[@marshashelley8668]

It's so terrible how people now a days people have no respect for others and No respect for dead.😣😣

[@Carolbearce]

I sure hope they figure out who is doing this. Absolutely horrible.

[@shannonhenry3416]

🥺 this is so sad…. So disrespectful! 💔

[@asilversurfer4372]

It a shame that people have no respect for the past lives, they were human beings & the families expected the loved ones graves to be safe.

[@dankreoger611]

Depending on the woodworker, tables made from the cedar slabs sell in the 1000's of $. And now that he opened up the canopy, scrub and multiflora rose will start growing.

[@brenda2175]

This makes me sick. They may not be caught but God saw this and will remember.

[@andreawheatley5528]

I sure hope the town there, has a cemetery clean up committee

[@mariek9221]

Shame on the vandals !!! poors dead slaves :anonymus graves and now robbery of their last resting place ;shokking!!! Marie ,from France!

[@nickyd4725]

The disregard and disrespect is disgusting.

[@lisawilliams7237]

So sad to see all this damage. So disrespectful. RIP to all that rest there 😢

[@alitathomas2711]

Whoever did this needs jail time and fines to go to have professionals to repair this whole cemetery.

[@cathyorlowski1951]

Such disrespect it is awful. Makes me angry 😡🤬!!! How some people think money is the answer and will destroy any thing in the way to achieve it. For every marked grave you see add three more that isn't marked.

[@royals24u]

That is just makes me furious ..😡😡😡 .. How disrespectful ...

[@johnnyboyvan]

Everything is temporary. 😮 No names get no respect.

[@TravisButterworth]

Absolutely horrible!! No respect for the dead.

[@Bob-68]

I've seen people set up trail cameras to catch the vermin that do this kind of thing. I hope whoever it is get's locked up soon.

[@nathanfisher1826]

Great job

[@rikspector]

I hope reporting it helps, perhaps a hidden camera and signs to warn against further vandalism? Rik Spector

[@hateantis8249]

Very upsetting to me. I can't believe the condition of the cemetery especially with the recent burial of the Soldier who died 1955 and buried there. I hope the catch the loser that was destroying the markers and illegal harvest of trees.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Robert my dream love. I’m so heart broken to know someone would purposely desecrate a cemetery. My prayer goes to each one buried out there. It is bad enough that they were enslaved. Now they destroy there graveyard. What is this world coming to? You my love I give thanks to for your part in bringing this to the attention of the public. Until next time. Take care and stay safe. I love you.🍺🍺🍺🌈🌹🙏❤️👍😇🌞🕊🇺🇸

[@hectorgautier101]

Wow. How disrespectful is that! So sad.

[@andrewowens9382]

Well robert what senseless vandalism for a bit of timber that person has got no respect for the graves of the dead it's a place for the souls at rest I hope the culprits who are damaging the cemetery and I hope they get caught just terrible quite shocking I hope they can rest in peace for now on yours Andrew south wales uk 👍 👌 😀 🇬🇧

[@frankmarullo228]

It's disgusting what people do for the almighty dollar, what would they say if that was done to their loved ones ? O wait they wouldn't care if they get money first !!! THANK you Frank from montana......

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Such disrespect, wishing them many bad dreams of being chased by the dead!! Hope these fools are caught before they destroy other old grave yards.

[@dariamitchell9293]

Thank you for sharing this. They say not to mess with Carma ! Maybe the man/ people behind this be found and persecuted.

[@marieswindlehurst9694]

Absolutely disgusting ,what kind of a person doe's this ,I seriously hope he or they are punished x

[@allygee5468]

Oh this is so very sad and sickening hope they catch him

[@bethbabson913]

I don't think even if someone stealing wood that if wanted to be respectful (speaking towards IF thieves even still have SOME morals left) and sneak wood that people recognize field stones enough in numbers; as despite headstone in there being a big clue for someone as it is! Ugh. People are now of mindset who never were taught that graveyards have headstones at first mention wow factor first time they learn stones were markers that anyone could miss right underneath their feet. This just isn't shown or taught needs taught then people who can help save against criminal or other elements are more empowered to help when could walk or drive right past what they believe is just forest. Just an idea. Because yeah. Sickening isn't enough word to describe this. And I'm not just saying old slave cemeteries...many people probably couldn't afford headstones used fieldstone.

[@robmcelwee389]

Seen it happen in well maintained cemeteries to.

[@brendamacklin6044]

People who do this kind of stuff in ANY cemetery is pathetic!! I hope they find them!!

[@charlesejacksonjr1898]

What’s there plan 😢😢on the clearing.. because no one can rest on top of graves😮😢😢

[@richardduncan7924]

This is horrible and stupid. This is a reason why people need to be educated about the respect of cemeteries. Hopefully this idiot will be caught. Great work Robert. We appreciate your efforts.

[@gurinapsait8602]

This breaks my heart to see this..

[@kirstenstrudwick8745]

What is wrong with some people ?? Sacred areas to be treated with the greatest respect. Not to be destroyed for monetary gains. I pray that you are all able to find this so called person. I know what I'd like to do to this person but that's not legal either . 😢

[@joanhamilton2651]

So sad and sickening

[@elissalee3057]

How 😔 sad. People don't care about the dead or the living.

[@Just-a-short45]

Why don’t you do a restoration series for the cemetery ? Fixing it will preserve it … I think so many would be interested and educated

[@libbyowens2321]

I hope they find the sick individuals that did this ! Please let us know if they find them.

[@howardwest1347]

That is disgusting and makes me soooooooooooo angry. If I lived closer I would sit out there and get their license plate number and call the cops to catch them. That is the lowest of low persons that would do that. They had better catch them and fine them and throw them in jail. They knew what they were doing !!!!!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡