Florida Woman Charged for Illegal Bone Trade

Kymberlee Anne Schopper, a 52-year-old Florida woman, was arrested for allegedly buying and selling human bones through her business 'Wicked Wonderland' on Facebook Marketplace. Schopper and her business partner, Ashley Lelesi, reportedly sold items such as skulls, ribs, and vertebrae, claiming they believed the bones were legal to sell as 'educational models.' Despite their claims, Florida law prohibits the sale of human tissue outside specific regulated contexts. The Orange City Police Department initiated the investigation in December 2023 after receiving a tip-off with images showing the bones advertised online. Forensic experts determined that some of the remains were archaeological finds, dating back more than 100 years. Schopper was released on a $7,500 bond, but the case remains under investigation with potential additional charges for her and Lelesi.