Worcester Man Arrested for Grave Marker Theft

In Worcester, Ryan Wilcox, 32, has been arrested following the discovery of Mitchell Burke's body in Hubbardston, Massachusetts. Wilcox is charged with armed assault with intent to kill and other related offenses and is expected to be arraigned in Worcester Central District Court. Authorities continue to seek public assistance for more information regarding the case. Separately, Worcester police have arrested Arthur Theurer, 64, in connection with the theft of bronze plaques and veteran grave markers from St. John's Cemetery. Theurer faces multiple charges, including receiving stolen property and vandalizing a gravestone. The police recovered the stolen items from local scrap metal facilities and are trying to identify the owners of the remaining markers.