Man Arrested After Selling Stolen Human Brains On eBay

Suspect nabbed in police sting operation

Man who bought brain tissue for $600 on eBay tipped police

Much of the stolen material has been returned to museum

The brain tissue was taken from the Indiana Medical History Museum, site of the former Central State Hospital, which treated patients with psychiatric and mental disorders from 1848 to 1994.





David Charles, 21, is accused of stealing human brain tissue from the Indiana Medical History Museum in Indianapolis, and selling the looted organs on eBay, the Indy Star reported. Officials say Charles stole jars of preserved brain tissue -- which came from deceased psychiatric patients -- on multiple occasions over the past year.

Museum officials reported several break-ins over the course of the year. Police were tipped off to the underhanded eBay deals by a buyer who purchased six jars of brains at $100 apiece and later ascertained that the transactions might be fishy.

Investigators say they nabbed Charles in a sting operation, meeting up with him outside a Dairy Queen on December 16, Fox 59 reported.

They also note Charles wasn't exactly discreet about his illicit endeavors. He wrote "Yo I got a bunch of human brains in jars for sale hmu [hit me up] for details u know u want one for Halloween," on Facebook on October 14.

The museum has recovered much, though not all, of the stolen material, executive director Mary Ellen Hennessey Nottage told the Indy Star.

The brains that belong to the museum come from about 2,000 psychiatric patients from the now-closed Central State Hospital, which was in operation from 1848 to 1994, according to Raw Story. The Indiana Medical History Museum now stands on the site of the former hospital.

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VIDEO: Kim Kardashian falls on her bum when ski trick goes wrong!

Kim yells "this is a trick Kourtney and I used to do when we were really good skiiers" seconds before falling on her bum in the snow....

Half of the Kardashian Klan are currently snowing it up in Park City, Utah and reality royalty Kim's been bottom planting in the white cold powder.          
And 30-year-old Scott Disick captured it in a 26 second clip before posting it to his Keek account.
As Scott starts filming the pair on the slopes, Kim shouts: "This is a trick Kourtney and I used to do when we were, like, really good skiers. Kourtney! If you make me fall I'll kill you!"
The pair then try out the manoeuvre, with mum-of-two Kourtney sliding through Kim's legs with just a little wobble.
Clearly chuffed, the 34-year-old mum-of-two throws her arms up triumphantly, but when Kim does it, it doesn't quite go to plan.
Baby North's mum passes under her sister's legs before picking up speed and veering off towards the trees to the left of her and onto her bottom.
"Uh-oh! She's going down!" Scott yells as yummy mummy Kim almost gets personal with the trees!
"I did it perfectly two other times - it's just when you're Keeking me!" Kim yells back.

Good fun in the snow!

                        






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Six girls aged from 12 to 18 who have gone missing since Christmas and New Year

Police forces across Britain are appealing for information on the missing girls who have not been seen for upwards of a week

Top, Nida Ul-Naseer, Chanelle Beasley, Hayleigh-Jade Ffrench - Bottom, Diana Horvathova, Patricia Zupkova and Heidi James

Police are searching for these SIX girls who have gone missing over Christmas and New Year.

Forces across the country are appealing for information on the girls, who range in age from 12 to 18.

12-year-old Chanelle Beasley, of Mitcham, south west London, has not been seen since 3pm on New Year's Eve.
She has not gone missing before and her family are becoming increasingly concerned over her whereabouts.
Chanelle is described as of dual heritage, 5'5" tall and of slim build.
 She was wearing a jacket with a leopard skin pattern on the front and leather on the back, over a black and white glittery cardigan, with light blue skinny jeans and black Nike Air Max trainers. She was carrying a black Adidas record bag.
Following initial inquiries, police believe she is currently in the Romford, Dagenham, or Chadwell Heath area.

13-year-old Hayleigh-Jade Ffrench, also known as Hayley, was last seen at 5pm on New Year's Eve.
The teenager, from Hayes, west London, is described as black, 5ft 6in and with long, braided hair.
She was last seen wearing a flowery T-shirt, tight-fitting blue jeans, pink ankle-height trainers and a green, shiny puffa-style thigh-length jacket.
She has links to south London, specifically the Lambeth, Elephant and Castle and Tooting areas.

14-year-old Heidi James is believed to have left home on New Year's Day before 4.30am after celebrating with her family in Long Lawford, Warwickshire.
Heidi, also known as Beth, was wearing a pink onesie with pink hearts on and a dark purple sweater and brown ugg boots. She was not wearing a coat.
The teen, who could be in Northamptonshire, is described as a white female of slim build with shoulder length black hair.

Patricia Zupkova, from Eastwood, Rotherham, and Diana Horvathova from Leeds are Slovakian and 15.
They are believed to be together and have not been in contact with their families since last week.
There have been unconfirmed sightings in the Leeds and Bradford areas but so far, the youngsters have not been found.
Patricia has dark brown wavy shoulder length hair and she was last seen around 1pm on Boxing Day at her home on Bramwell Street, Eastwood, wearing silver/grey jogging bottoms and the same colour sweatshirt.
Diana is described as 5’2” tall, slim build, has long brown hair with blonde highlights, and she has a tattoo on the right side of her neck with the initial DH.
Diana was last seen around 7pm on Christmas Eve at her home address on Sandhurst Terrace in Harehills, Leeds, wearing a red long-sleeved top, a red hooded top with a black chequered pattern, light blue jeans with tears on both legs, and black Nike trainers.

18-year-old Nida Ul-Naseer, from Newport in south Wales, vanished on Saturday at 8pm after taking out the rubbish at home.
The teenager has not been seen since she stepped outside to go to the bins outside her home on Linton Street .
Police sniffer dogs and up to 40 police officers, some on horseback, have been searching open areas around her home.
The teenager, whose disappearance is out of character, is also in need of medication without which she is likely to become anaemic.
A police spokesman said: "Nida is of Asian-Pakistani appearance and has long dark hair, is slim and is five feet three inches tall.
"She was last known to be wearing blue jeans and a black top.
"To go missing is particularly out of character for Nida, and officers and her family are increasingly concerned for her welfare due to that fact that she hasn't been in contact, especially over the New Year period."

Police in Yorkshire are concerned for the whereabouts of two teenage girls who are missing from home.

Anyone with information on any missing person should call police on 101 or the charity Missing People on 116 000.

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Michael Schumacher is in a STABLE condition in hospital

The F1 legend's condition has stabilised under the supervision of hospital staff overnight, an improvement on his critical condition.


Michael Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm has described the F1 legend's condition as 'stable'.

Kehm had originally scheduled a press conference for 10am (UK time) on New Year's Day, but called it off at the last minute and simply gave a statement outside the University Hospital in Grenoble.

She said Michael Schumacher's condition had stabilised overnight, under the supervision of hospital staff, and there was therefore no need to give the press conference.

The 'stable condition' is an improvement on his condition earlier in the week, though Kehm emphasised that despite the good news "we are still in a critical situation".

It is not yet clear if Schumacher will have to undergo more surgeries, in addition to the two operations he has already been through since his skiing accident.

It is thought the F1 legend collided head first into a rock while skiing with friends in France.





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PHOTOS: Fashion trends to watch out for in 2014

The spring/summer 2014 fashion shows might be long behind us but the designs showcased on the crazy catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan in September last year are only just starting to filter down to our wardrobes.

Checkout an A-Z guide of what's hot this year as compiled by FEMAIL....

Applique

From sculptural applique at Saint Laurent to dazzling applique floral shifts at Matthew Williamson, this season it's time to get decorative. Make like Jasper Conran and opt for bright dresses with floral detailing or try lace separates embellished with sequins.

Boxy

Allusions to the 80s came from the boxy jackets on this season's catwalks. Whether they're cropped or drop-shouldered, masculine jackets were the order of the day at Kenzo and Christopher Raeburn and are the perfect way of adding a stylish edge to any outfit.

Checked

It all started a few seasons ago when Louis Vuitton tapped into the potential of checks and the trend caught on like an epidemic. From the checked shirts at Margaret Howell to a red, white and blue check wool single-breasted suit at Louis Vuitton, the trend is easy to pull off and likely to garner attention.

Photo: Matthew Willamson worked the applique trend on his SS14 catwalk, boxy jackets make a comeback and Cara Delevingne shows us how to wear checks

Denim

Denim is predicted to return for SS14 and we're welcoming it with open arms. Whether it's ultra-loose flaring jeans or an inky indigo slouchy one-piece, denim always works and has been updated with patches and distressed effects this season.

Embellishment

Embellished jacquard at Dior or an injection of sparkle on the sheer fabric at Burberry, high-impact embellishment was visited by designers at each of the four capitals' fashion weeks and is bound to seep through to the high street in no time.

Flats

Ladies, rejoice! It's time to hang up your high heels because flats are back. Directional fashion houses such as Carven, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen sent models down their catwalks in flat sandals with buckle fastenings and thick straps; now you can be both comfortable and cool.

Photo: Denim is back with a bang, the best way to wear it? Do a Gwen Stefani and double it up , add some sparkle to any outfit with some glitzy embellishment as seen as Burberry, and give tired feet a break with some flats like Nicole Scherzinger

Girly

Previous seasons have championed the more androgynous look but thanks to the likes of Sister by Sibling and Burberry Prorsum, floral prints, cute camisoles and lovely lace in bubblegum hues are bringing girl power back for SS14.

Hats

When it comes to headgear this season, the bigger the better. Think riviera chic floppy and straw-brimmed sun hats. Giorgio Armani's pink, black and majorelle blue mortar-boards - that were at least 3ft by 3ft - were the highlight of Milan Fashion Week.

Iridescent

Fluffy iridescent jumpers and foiled dresses rocked the catwalk at Christopher Kane and now everything is going futuristic, holographic and dazzling. Daring dressers can make a major impact by slipping on a holographic dress or skirt. If you're looking to trial the trend with a more subdued effect, pick up an iridescent clutch or chunky block heels instead.

Photo: Girl Power is back, as proven by Cara Delevingne in soft pastels and lace at Burberry, hats are in and the bigger the better - we love this Asos offering  and the future is iridescent according to Chirstopher Kane

Jackets

A great jacket can add some serious style to any outfit. From boyfriend jackets at Richard Nicoll to more daring raw silk pieces at Emilio de la Morena, the high street is going to be taking inspiration from the catwalk and offering one to suit any style. The biker jacket is here to stay but opt for yours in white or a soft buttery hue.

Khaki

This summer we are heading to the jungle. Take inspiration from the Chloe girl, who took to the catwalk in a khaki mega-parka, dungarees, and even paper-bag jodhpurs. We coveted Alexander Wang's classic khaki trench and we hope Topshop has plenty in store this season.

Lovely lace

Lace was officially one of the most tweeted terms over Fashion Week. Burberry's catwalk featured tailored spiderwebs in soft pastels, Chloe did laser cut lace, and Peter Pilotto, House of Holland, and Meadham Kirchoff embraced the feminine fabric too. It fits perfectly with the effortless and romantic mood of SS14.

Photo: Jackets will spruce up any drab outfit this season so invest carefully - how about this sequin bolero from Topshop? If casual is your style, you'll love rocking the khaki trend like Kate Hudson or the more feminine can do a Kim Kardashian in lace

Matchy matchy

Ever loved a print so much you want to wear it head-to-toe? Now you can without emulating your eight-year-old self because matchy matchy is all the rage again. Rihanna, Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora are proof that double prints can be pulled off. If you're looking for a high street option, Mollie King included a chic pink floral print skirt and jacket duo in her Oasis edit.

Neon

It wouldn't be summer without an injection of neon would it? Just ask Lucas Nascimento whose sheer neon coral and vibrant tomato reds brightened up his collection of dove grey and navy. Sister by Sibling also shook up the catwalk with their vision for next summer - think neon slogan knits. River Island and American Apparel will be your go-to high street stores for all things bright and beautiful next season.

Organza

From jumpsuits to jackets, skirts to shirts, you name it - sheer was all over the catwalk. Delicate floral prints and embroidery were the most popular embellishments to brighten up these sheer fabrics as seen at Burberry, Matthew Williamson and Topshop Unique. You saw it on Cara first.

Double up in time for this season's matchy matchy trend with Mollie King's Oasis edit  or embrace some vibrant hues with Jaded London streetwear at River Island or play ladylike with some organza - Missguided's £35 dress is a purse friendly option

Pastels

The clothes, accessories and even some runways were inspired by the flowery pastel colors - just take a look at Jasper Conran's show. Light fabrics in perfect pastels are ideal for hot summer days and candy coloured accessories can be toughed up with some metallics. Antonio Berardi, Ashish, Burberry Prorsum, House of Holland's shows served as the perfect example of how pastels will be your go-to colour this season.

Quilted

Quilting has been a mammoth trend for two years now and whether you wrap up on the colder evenings in a quilted bomber jackets or rock a leather skirt with quilted panels, you can't go wrong.

Romantic

From Temperley London to Burberry, our wardrobe's are going to be filled with feminine and romantic pieces - think elegant full skirts and girly colours.

Make your colour palette full of pretty pink pastels this season - take cue from David Koma , snap up a quilted jacket like this Asos offering , and channel your inner lady a la Temperley London

Sport's luxe

Sporty silhouettes are back with a bang, take cue from Rihanna and Rita Ora. Boxy bomber jackets from Christopher Raeburn, mid-length mesh jogging bottoms at Jean-Pier Braganza, and those super chic flat caps featured at House of Holland will be your inspiration.

Typography

Typographic statement tees are still on trend so you can wear your heart on your sleeve. Sister by Sibling's sportswear jerseys were branded with bold slogans such as 'lead sister' and 'happy' and echoed the 50s silhouette that inspired the collection - have fun with it.

Underwear

SS14 trends in lingerie are a mix of the romantic and daring, opt for a bralet under organza or lace. More is less.

Rita Ora has got the sports luxe trend down to a tee , wear your heart on your sleeve this season with a slogan tee like Sister by Sibling's and remember: less is more!

Vertical stripes

From the deckchair stripes at Hussein Chalayan, to the black and white Beetlejuice-style at Roland Mouret, everything is going downhill this season - but in the best way.

White

The all-white look is here to stay if 3.1 Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung's offerings were anything to go by. The look has been updated with clever tailoring, clean silhouettes and feminine accents to give it the most minimal effect.

X-ray fabrics

Get ahead of the fashion pack with some intricate X Ray fabrics - they look best on organza dresses worn with sky scraper heels.

Everything is going vertical this season, opt for a flattering dress like this Alice + Olivia offering , go all out in white , or brave some X-ray fabrics for the ultimate sartorial statement

Yellow

The bright canary hue was the colour du jour at fashion week and whether it was sherbet, buttercup or lemon, it couldn't be missed. Turkish-born Bora Aksu unveiled a collection with a pretty palette of bright zesty yellow, as did Jasper Conran. Wear a sunshine yellow dress with muted make-up and slicked back hair for maximum effect.

Zips

They tore through denim at Balmain and they adorned handbags at Mulberry, that's right, zips were everywhere over Fashion Week. Introduce the trend by rocking some zip army candy or take it further with zip embellished leathers.

Add some spring to your step this season with a vibrant yellow outfit a la Jasper Conran , and make sure your arm candy is armoured with zips

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