THIS DAY IN 1977: THREE PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THE BODY OF ELVIS

This day in 1977: three people arrested for attempting to steal the body of Elvis

This day in 1977, three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee and later charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery a week and a half earlier. As a result of the incident, Elvis’ dad, Vernon, arranged to have the bodies of both his son and wife Gladys moved and re-buried side-by-side on the grounds of the Graceland mansion.

 

 

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