noun a person who steals valuables or bodies from graves
In historical contexts, grave robbers are individuals who disturb graves or tombs to steal valuable items or artifacts.
In the field of criminal justice, grave robbing is considered a serious crime and is punishable by law.
A grave robber is someone who illegally steals artifacts or human remains from burial sites, often for profit.
Forensic scientists may encounter evidence of grave robbing during investigations into missing persons or unidentified remains.
In literature, a grave robber may be a character in a mystery or horror novel who steals valuables from graves for profit or to uncover hidden secrets.
In archaeology, the term grave robber is used to describe individuals who illegally excavate and steal artifacts from archaeological sites for personal gain, often causing damage to important historical sites.
Historians may refer to grave robbers when discussing the illegal looting of historical graves or burial sites for valuable artifacts or human remains, which can result in the loss of valuable historical information.