MUMMIFIED REMAINS DESTROYED IN FIRE IN IRISH CHURCH CRYPT
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- **man shown at start is Archdeacon of Dublin & Vicar of St Michan's Church, David Pierpoint is the man speaking.
A part-time security guard has been accused of criminal damage after a fire destroyed "priceless" and "irreplaceable" ancient mummies in the crypt at St Michan's Church in Dublin.
Christian Topiter, 38, was held in prison custody on remand pending approval of a person to stand his bail and needs €4,000 lodged in court before he can be released.
Mr Topiter, formerly of Grand Canal House, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, was charged with causing criminal damage at St Michan's Church to mummified remains, property of Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin & Vicar of St Michan's Church David Pierpoint.
He appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Court on Wednesday.
Objecting to bail, Garda James Kenny told the court he was concerned the accused would commit more offences or interfere with witnesses.
The garda said there was CCTV evidence and alleged the accused was arrested shortly afterwards wearing distinct clothing.
Mr Topiter, formerly of Grand Canal House, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, was charged with causing criminal damage at St Michan's Church to mummified remains, property of Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin & Vicar of St Michan's Church David Pierpoint.
He appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District Court on Wednesday.
Objecting to bail, Garda James Kenny told the court he was concerned the accused would commit more offences or interfere with witnesses.
The garda said there was CCTV evidence and alleged the accused was arrested shortly afterwards wearing distinct clothing.
#dublin #crypt #mummy #fire #vandalism
Gardaí arrested Christian Topiter, 38, who has used various addresses and had a Romanian travel card, and he was detained at a north Dublin station overnight, , correction, man at the start of video is Vicar David Pierpoint,
I'm sorry to hear that this low life would do such a vile criminal act. Deport him what use is he to Ireland.
Same person set fire to a building in Belfast five years ago and was in prison and was due to be deported also caused a lot of damage then.
Absolutely vile sicko.
@@muri134 The system is flawed and why has this person been allowed yet again to cause more damage.. This is beyond believe
I've seen some images from the fire. From what I've seen the fire seems to have primarily damaged two of the mummies.
An evil act, destroying history and heritage in our country 😡 I'm sure the guy that did this will forever be haunted by bad luck.
he needs to locked up in prison.......
Alot of this has happened in the USA to. Statues, art work, history, monuments, graves, destroyed. messed up world we live in now.
@@BassheadGTP its a felony n my state
I agree GV. Just despicable. He ruined it for many, many people!
@@BassheadGTP They tore down our Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee in Richmond on monument row. Hundreds of Confederate statues and graves decimated by BLM.
What a disgrace. To desecrate a grave is bad enough, but to destroy a piece of history in the Crusader is unforgivable.
Unforgivable and absolutely devastating
How horrible.Well you mentioned he had a Romanian travel card..He of all people should know better.Wonder if he was drunk or high, especially since he,s not a teenager.
No idea, it's terrible now
Honestly, how could someone destroy a piece of history like those mummified remains?? What is this world coming to?? Desecrating a church crypt like that is just incomprehensible. Disgusting, horrifying. I hope the judge has him locked up and the key thrown away. Just horrible and upsetting.
He can get 10 years for what he did, news report under the video, named and shamed
@@SerenitySueGraveyards 10 years is way to low
@@mvdh877 I agree with you
10 years at least mandatory!!! 🤬
@@SerenitySueGraveyards I agree also, 10 years is way too low for this type of shameful act of cowardess.
I don't like this world today.
I don't either 💔
@@SerenitySueGraveyards wish we could turn back time 40 or 45 years..the world was way different back then...
@mvdh877 I have to agree, our Irish women and children are been subjected to abuse and r@pe, it doesn't get news..our government have turned their backs on our Irish history and what we fought for. Unvetted males entering our island at about 60 a day, we need to wake up fast..the whole world has changed, it makes me sad
The vandalism is horrifying. How evil must someone be to desecrate the vaults. So sad that such history is lost. The tour of the crypts was so fascinating. ❤
It was a fantastic tour and it gave a few euro to care for the church, crypts and graveyard
Very disturbing. A piece of amazing history destroyed. I'm glad you have visited and documented this amazing place.
I'm absolutely devastated
Destruction of history is selfish and a crime against everyone in the world imo. I understand your devastation.
That is so ridiculous!! What kind of person does that??!! I hope he is prosecuted to the fullest extent that the law allows 😢😢😢
Me too!!
So So sad. Needless vandalism and so much irreplaceable history lost.
Lost forever..
I have rarely felt so VERY, VERY SAD as upon hearing of the destruction of the mummies. The destruction of the 800 year old Crusader is particularly galling . That man came home unscathed by the Crusades only for his remains to be obliterated 800 years later. As a lover of history this has hit me hard as I have viewed your video about the mummies when you first visited the church. Such desecration is abhorrent and I know how you both feel the sense of loss because I can hear it in your voices.
I send my sympathy to you both and to the members of the church and the people that live locally as I am sure that they were proud to have such examples of their history within the church. I cannot understand what possesses a person to do such a wicked thing.
I'm just so sad, there are no words, or at least I can't say them here, youtube have not allowed ads on this video, talk about censorship!!
Why? For what reason would someone want to start a fire in that crypt and destroy such a fascinating and important history? Not only that - but put the safety of the Church itself in danger! I don't, even for one moment, understand why even a drunk addled brain would think this was a great idea. Sometimes I'm reminded of some old words written maaany years ago .... "I do not like the human race, I do not like it's silly face...";;; I can't recall who wrote this, but it lodged in my brain from the moment I heard it when I was in school. The words seem to fit after learning what has happened.
Thank you for the update Sue.
Take care, and keep your light shining bright. ~ Cobs. (UK) x
Thanks Cobs, yes a phrase that fits our world right now
Just so sad. I was lucky enough to visit the crypt. Sounds like the same chap did our tour! Was a lovely trip to Dublin to visit my friend.
He was what we call a dote, jolly, informative and a nice man, this is very sad
That was really special visit Sue. What a nuisance that moss ,lichen or whatever it is gradually takes over the different types of stone….shame you can’t manage to read th em because of it. Some beautiful stones. Here ….I had no idea Delores had passed Away, sadly alone in a LONDON hotel room. How terribly sad! Not the only singer to have drowned in the bath after sinking,….what a waste of a beautiful and very talented young woman…constantly missed by her family, friends and band members…….her music will play on and never be forgotten. Thankyou Sue….that was s very hard one to do. Bless you…and thankyoi.
Much love Helen 👩🦳🫶👏👏💐🕊️🙏xxx
Thanks Helen ❤️
Some people are just disturbed in the most horrific ways. Thankful that you have this place documented so that it is preserved forever. Thank you both. 🥰
I totally agree!
More like psychotic.....!!
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So sad! Your original video of these crypts was amazing. I saw it some time ago. Why would someone even think about destroying this area? Please keep us updated on this destructive person. Thank you Sue and GV. Watching from USA
Update under the video in description box
An immigrant to the land that hates the Irish for their culture and their religion there's a culture attack in Ireland once a week at this stage some are horrific like the Sligo murders
Hi there Sue,GV and everyone. I am so grateful that you could show us this part of history. Lost forever by the vile actions of a deeply demented cretin. Thank you so much❤
Thank you, it's so sad 😞
This is why your documentation of these places is so important. Thank you. The world has gone mad.
Thank you, yes the world is a very terrible place right now
Yes it is...praying it will get better...🙏@@SerenitySueGraveyards
Thanks Abigail, appreciate it ❤️
I was so amazing how well constructed that tomb was the stones the arches another amazing video
Sad it's now destroyed
I remember your original video of this place. It breaks my heart to hear about this desecration. 💔
It's absolutely shocking
I first heard about the Crusader mummy on The History Channel and then I saw him again on this channel and now I see this, so sad.
Absolutely devastating
@@SerenitySueGraveyards I almost cried
Oh me too, it's on my mind all day, these once walked the earth, they deserve better
@@SerenitySueGraveyards these people of that time like the crusader mummy deserve the highest respect there is
@@mvdh877 they do 100%
Awful-So tired of the destruction and Hate. Destroying history Saddens me to the core. 🙏
Me too, it's so disrespectful and sad
These are historical Irish figures who once lived in Ireland. Part of Ireland's history, Dublin's history destroyed by a person who should've never had this job in the first place.
It's horrible !!
Why would anyone do this.
I just watched a video of this a few days ago in fact the very one on this.
Shocking!
I'm so sad this happened, devastating news
@@SerenitySueGraveyards it's just wicked Sue. Really sad indeed. Thanks for sharing by the way.
Scotland
This sickens me to no end. We visited St. Michan's many years ago and it was an extraordinary site. I can't even imagine the disturbed mind that would desecrate this sacred place. I'm so glad you have this video to remember it by. While we were told we couldn't take any photos inside, the guide allowed us to snap just a couple as we exited the crypt. I'm glad to have my own memories of this historic and sacred place. I pray that something, anything, could be saved from the damage.
I am utterly flabbergasted at the destruction some individuals are capable of doing. Why? What was the reason for it? Kicks? Shameful. We learn from history. Why do people decide to destroy what we can learn from what is left behind?
I have no answers, updated news report under the video
Thank you and God bless you Sue for showing us this sacred place before the tragedy ❤️
Thank you ❤️
Probably one of the new guests
Read under the description updated news report
“Mr Topiter is a Romanian national who has been engaged to an Irish woman for a number of years.”
Absolutely heartbreaking. How fortunate we are that you made this lovely video. I think, one day, your and GV's videos will be in the national archives.
Ahh I'm just heartbroken about this, I'm thankful I was able to see these myself
So sorry to hear this.
Thank you, I'm devastated
Thank god you have this precious footage . 🐨💗
We have mummies in the Netherlands as well. In Wiuwert Friesland. You can find it on UA-cam as well.
Think I've seen them ❤️
I'm from Friesland and have visited the mummy's in Wiuwert quite often, and I don't understand why anyone would destroy such a piece of history! I'm new to your channel Sue, and have been binge watching ever since, keep up the good work!
So sad. I just don’t get it. Cause of death unbelievable. Thank you for sharing.❤❤🙏
Thank you
this is really horrifying.......I can't understand why they did this...........terrible 😡
Nor me, awful people on this earth
DIVERSITY IS DIVISION!!!
Great...thank you for sharing
❤️
Thank you for sharing this. So, I was visiting last month and going here was a planned highlight of my trip. Then I found out what happened. The Mummies survived 800 years and 1 month before I make it to Ireland this happens. It's so sad. So so sad and frustrating the lack of value placed on the history in Dublin. I did go to the church anyway hoping to get any kind of tour, but it was entirely shut down. 😢 hopefully the remains can be salvaged to some capacity.
The church only opens for a couple of hours from say 10 to 12, the church and graveyard alone are worth a visit but yes, this is absolutely devastating news
@SerenitySueGraveyards Yes, we made sure to go between those times, but it was entirely shut down. I'm doing a small reel about this story on IG. Would you mind if I used a couple screen shots of your mummy footage? Since I didn't get any... I will be sure to credit you.
You have fantastic videos of the tour down there. I could refer people to your UA-cam Channel. What do you think?
NOOOOOO not the Crusader!!! 😭❤
Yes, I'm so sad this had happened
This is extremely DISTURBING...
Such a sad story. Thanks for this video.
Thank you
I remember this! It was amazing to see. How dare anyone destroy something so precious and not even think about WHO these people were. Aww..😔 you can hear the sadness in your voice. I’m sure we all feel the same. WHY? Why would someone feel the need to erase history such as this?
I'm shocked and saddened. Why would anyone do this, he's in custody, I hope he never gets out
It's a very sad news...
It sure is, absolutely shocking
I love your show the cemeterys where you are are taken better care of then the ones in the United States are
Thanks ❤️
Wow !!! Very interesting!! You wonder why people do that sort of things. We have had headstones smashed here in Australia,very disturbing for the families…Australian
It's absolutely shocking, why would anyone do anything like this, I'm just sick over this
That's horrible!
I'm so upset
What a darn shame...but why??? I'll never get why someone would even think of doing this aweful thing...rest in peace...
Me either, it's a despicable act
Oh, dear Lord!🥺 What the heck is wrong with people!?
He is in jail with a bond of 2000€ and had to have an Independent surety, I hope he doesn't get out
@@SerenitySueGraveyards only 2000€ bond...what he destroyed is priceless
the €2000 bond actually had to be unaffordable high not only 2000 €
Sacrilegious, never should of happened. I remember watching this video, it was a great video too. Thank you Sue for another great video and for giving us an update on the events that happened after the original video was made
Thank you, you're correct, sacrilegious
As a child we went there. I remember it vividly.
It's so sad it's been destroyed
@@SerenitySueGraveyards very sad!
I love your shows
Thanks so much ❤️
OMG, I am truly really sad about this. This was one of my favourite crypts I've seen in the hundreds, possibly thousands, of graveyard videos I've watched. 😢😢
It's unbelievably sad, just can't stop thinking about it 😢
The ones you have trouble going down, turn sideways. I'm short and do that. These Crypts are amazing!!
This news devastated me enough that I woke my son up. This has been on our list of planned activities in and around Dublin when we visit Ireland and Northern Ireland this year. I woke him and he watched the entire video. I told him he had better watch it now because there will be nothing to see when we visit due to one person's ignorant assault on such a fine display of ancient history. I am so sorry this happened Sue. What a terrible shock to the system. I hope the proper actions are taken against the perpetrator of this act. ♥️🙏☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Ahh I'm so sad and mad, all in one, disgusting behaviour
Wow that was very interesting... those coffins with the crown's and still had the colour was amazing... the vandalized area is so sad to hear all that history gone so sad... but a very informative video so from Aussie Pete keep safe
Thanks Pete
Such a shame...
It is 💔
Hello Serenity Sue. I love your videos. This is beyond Sad. It makes me sick what this person did. Please keep telling and sharing stories from histories past. I have been to Ireland. Beautiful Country. Jean C. Nashville TN USA
Thank you, I will
Thumbs up 👍 👌
Thank you 👍
How tragic! 😔 This man must be mentally disturbed to do something like this. Hopefully after this, security at your country's other cultural sites will be drastically increased. Thank you very much Sue, and GV. Take care. 😊
Heartbreaking information Sue..Why Why Why 😢
Why, is right 💔
What a senseless act such disrespect to the dead the church and the living, so glad you had captured all that wonderful history before this atrocious incident,many thanks Sue take care
Thank you ❤️ sure is devastating
Thank you for showing your video again, and what a terrible thing for someone to do. So very sad. he must have been mentally ill, surely?
Full story under video or Google, you'll see his name and face
I actually cannot believe this, im absolutely heartbroken, what does someone gain from an act like this?! its horrific :(
I'm so upset right now, devastating to say the least
That it happened to the crusader is particularity disgusting, not just because of his age but of his status as a war veteran. I don't know how it's seen in Ireland, but In the US it would be bad enough to vandalize a grave, but to do that to a grave of a veteran is much, much worse.
If convicted he will get up to 10 years, that's it, he should never walk in the sun again
Horrific evil... Unbelievable, at least you got footage for future generations to witness...😢
It's just so sad
I love this tour
Me too but it's all gone now I'd say, thanks to one fool
We've had similar issues here in Michigan before. The thoughtless maroons who do this? I pray that incarceration is in that "security guards" future if found guilty. Thanks Sue!
I'm new here, I'm just amazed ❤
Hi Misty
This is so sad 😢 Why would someone do this? 😢
I have no answers, just very sad
I remember the video you made there. What a terrible thing for someone to do. I’m so sorry.
Thank you, yes absolutely devastating
Nice to see this episode again sue,very sad news indeed,if found guilty then full punishment should be applied.The question is WHY?
Thanks again sue ,GV,god bless,safe travels,🙏🙏👋👋👍🇦🇺
Why is right, sickening
@@SerenitySueGraveyards hopefully justice will fully served.👍👍
Thanks!
Thank you so much, this will help enormously ❤️
This is very sad news indeed...so much lost.😢
It is x x
So incredibly sad...
Heartbreaking 💔
Why? Why would anyone do this. I've seen stones toppled by idiots, replaced my Fathers because of vandalism, but this; lighting a fire is beyond me.
Me too, the worst kind of human
This original video is how I found you, Sue! How TRAGIC that idiot did such priceless damage!
Ahh thanks for being here, it's devastating
Unbelievable how well those coffins were preserved. The colors were amazing. As far as the vandals go, they will pay in the end…
beautiful caskets, and Lord Leecham was well disliked with that carboard box lol as always you both never cease to amaze me with your finds
Thanks again!
This is why I love your videos and immerse myself in history. I long for a bygone time when values like respect honour and reverence meant something. Not to mention God. Very sad..we love you guys and what you do. ❤
I appreciate that
This is so sad😢 Absolutely disgusting behaviour. He should answer for this in this life and the next.
I completely agree
It's truly sickening & saddening, between this and the previous vandalism and the guy who robbed the skulls from it in the past, you have to wonder why folk are so determined to damage a place of such significant Irish historical value 😡
I've just no idea, terrible what people do
May they rest in peace sometime in the near future.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
I dare say "mental health issues" will be blamed.-like it is for everything these days. (Lesser sentence you know). I wonder how he got in.
He seemly forced himself in there
Honestly what is rong with some.people.why do they have to destroy a piece of history that is shocking just don't understand sue they need to be put in prison and through the key away it's so sad ❤🙏
Absolutely SHOCKING!!! Thanks for bring this outrage to our attention, I am so very saddened to see such wanton historical vandalism...the perpetrator needs to be sectioned or jailed for a very long time, alas the damage is irreparable!!! Centuries of history just gone, obliterated...
I'm just so sad, this is absolutely devastating 💔
I can't understand what would make someone feel that it was acceptable to damage or destroy someone's remains. Sad!!
Very sad 😔
That is so sad 😢
Devastating
I mean.. I don't even get the point! What would anyone get out of destroying part of their own history? They must be very sick to do something like this! Hopefully they can salvage some of the mummies. So sad.😢
It's not his history, he's originally from Romania, with an Irish girlfriend, who clearly supports him 😡
My heritage is ìrish, and I am proud of it. When I hear something such as this it breaks my heart & makes me furious.😢 😢 Hopefully the perpettrator will be severely punished. And our Lord is also watching.
I am hoping these mummified remains can be restored.
Some have fire damage, I will post an update I just found on my community page, the Crusader looks bad
So very sad and heartbreaking. Thank you for bringing us this story. They may only be dried flesh and bone but respect should always be shown. The tour was so good . The priest is funny
Very sad for sure
This person must have been out of his mind by disturbing and interfering with the dead 💀a piece of Irish history
May be he was mentally ill?
sad to see this
Anyway Sue
Another interesting video
Cheers
Brendan 🇦🇺👍
Thanks Brenda, if he's mentally unwell, he should not be let out, if this is the devastation caused by him
Breaks my heart that someone, for no real reason at all, can commit such a horrendous 💔 act. "You reap, what you sow"😢
So sad 😞
Emotional 😭. Here in America it happens to., desecration of graves. I knew that crypt look familiar. Rip Amen 🙏. Temple Terrace Florida. USA. ❤️❤️🇺🇸🙏💃🇺🇸🙏🙏.
Yes, very sad to hear this 😢
What a evil act can't believe that someone could do this a pie e of history gone😢😢😢😢
Yes, all gone, it's shocking
So sad. I'm glad you have these documented.
Me too 💔
Sickening 😡😡😡
Vincent price would've loved this tour.....
All gone now 💔
@Sesad😢renitySueGraveyards 😢
We went back in 2012 when I was four months pregnant with my eldest son, we booked tour, I actually went into crept to touch crusaders amber ring, I was like hell ya will do it, beautiful experience have to say, as it said is good luck, so sad, why can't these little shiters leave history alone, that's same guy we had tour with, recognise his voice😢
It's terrible now, glad you had the experience x x
Amazing, my hubby wouldn't go near, I was like this on my Craig's list people, wasn't afraid at all, I made sure I rubbed that ring, didn't care
Touched a ring of a Crusader, that will go down in history, my sister was so jealous, that we went as she is all into History etc...I shared your video with her, she will love this
But it's so sad that destroyed 😮
In the town of humble Texas am 19year old dug up a A skull Instant pot from it. For his crime he for charges ages him and was Sentence to 175 years in prison.
That's what we need here, it's a joke
That is just awful. Why would someone do that?
No idea, it's awful
What do achieve in doing this it's history and so sad
Absolutely disgusting behaviour
Just cannot understand why anyone would want to do a criminal thing like that, fascinating listening about the different people buried there
It baffles me, what kind of people do things like this
😳not even the dead are safe in today's world. How sad.
Wow! 😮 mummies...
That's a tall man 6'6"
❤❤oh guys y'all are so blessed 😍wow wow wow... Those are beautiful.
So much history here.
Brutal death 😳 mercy!
That lamp light is fascinating !
I can tell in your voice today this was bothersome. It's such a shame people do these things. 😢 I'll never understand it myself. None the less great video guys I loved this one. ❤ these old crypts are the best. Thank you sue for bringing this to us. Take care and God bless you both .
Full video when I visited is on my channel too, I'm glad I was able to visit. It's absolutely destroyed