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Philadelphia MOVE Victims' Remains Found, Weren't Cremated After All

Philadelphia MOVE Victims' Remains Found, Weren't Cremated After All

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The remains from the 1985 Philadelphia police bombing of the Move organization were found at the city morgue, contradicting Health Commissioner Thomas Farley's 2017 order to cremate them. Farley resigned amid criticism for his actions, which lacked family notification. Mayor Jim Kenney criticized Farley and expressed regret for the pain caused. The incident originally killed 11 people and destroyed over 60 homes. The remains were found untouched, leading to a public apology and actions to address the oversight.

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