By By: Staff Writer
Monrovia, Liberia — The Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice has issued a writ of arrest for three individuals — including the proprietor of St. Moses Funeral Parlor — in connection with allegations of illegally removing a corpse and conducting an unauthorized second burial.
The writ, signed by Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco, orders the arrest of Moses H. Abossouhe, Stanley Y. Roberts, and Jackie Green on charges of abuse of a corpse, criminal facilitation, and criminal conspiracy.
According to court records, the case stems from a complaint filed by private prosecutors Ephemia Thompson Wisner, Christopher Maxwell Greene, and Leticia Young Brown on behalf of the Republic of Liberia.
The complaint states that funeral rites for the late Pinky Greene were held on January 31, 2026, at St. Timothy Episcopal Church in the New Georgia Estate community. Following the service, the body was reportedly taken to Johnsonville Cemetery for burial.
However, prosecutors allege that co-defendant Jackie Green later exhumed the remains without authorization and transported them elsewhere.
Court documents further claim the body was subsequently moved to a burial site in Bomi County allegedly owned and operated by Abossouhe, where a second burial was conducted.
The complaint also recounts that on the night of February 24, 2026, complainant Christopher Maxwell Greene reportedly received a call from his daughter concerning plans involving Jackie Green. Prosecutors allege the defendants later coordinated and proceeded with the reburial despite objections.
Authorities say the alleged acts violate provisions of Liberia’s Penal Law relating to abuse of a corpse, criminal facilitation, and conspiracy.
In issuing the writ, Magistrate Barco instructed Captain Charles Bloyuefloh, magistrate police commander, or his deputy to arrest the accused and bring them before the court.
Law enforcement officers have been directed to execute the order and present the defendants before the City Court for their first appearance as proceedings begin.
Further developments are expected as the case moves through the judicial process.
Credit: The Liberian Investigator
