MEDIA, Pa. — An Ephrata man accused of stealing human remains from a historic Pennsylvania cemetery appeared before a judge Friday in a case that has shocked families across the region.
Authorities say Jonathan Gerlach faces hundreds of criminal charges tied to allegations he removed human remains from crypts at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
During Friday’s court proceeding, Gerlach’s defense team asked for additional time to review newly discovered evidence and requested that the preliminary hearing be postponed. Prosecutors representing the Commonwealth said they had no objection to the request…