Video: Texas Police Nab Corpse Thief; Ring Turned out to Be Worth $10

Video surveillance of Homfeld’s daring act went viral, which sparked internet outrage and a number of tips to be sent to local police.
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Police have arrested a 41-year-old woman in connection with the macabre theft of a deceased lady’s wedding ring during an open casket visitation in Odessa, Texas.

The ring thief, identified as Kalynn Homfeld, was arrested on April 12 and charged with theft from a human corpse, a felony.

Theft of a corpse, regardless of whether it's $5 or $5,000 is still an automatic felony.
Cpl. Steve LeSueur, Odessa Police