A mother, Kim Erick, was deeply distressed after she came across what she believed to be her son’s body on exhibit at a museum. While visiting the Real Bodies exhibition in Las Vegas, Kim was shocked to see what she thought was her son’s body displayed in a skinned and mutilated state.
Despite the museum’s denial that the body belonged to her son, Chris, and the police’s assurance that there was no foul play in his death, Kim remained convinced of a sinister connection to his passing and its appearance in the museum.
Kim vividly recalled the emotional turmoil of seeing the body, describing the experience as excruciating and gut-wrenching. She is now urging for DNA tests to be conducted on the corpse to confirm its identity.
The bond between Kim and Chris was profound, but tragedy struck when Chris passed away in 2012. Despite police investigations indicating a peaceful death, Kim suspected foul play, especially when she received unsettling photographs showing injuries on his body after death.
Further investigations revealed cyanide poisoning in Chris’s body, leading Kim to believe he was murdered. Despite a jury’s determination of suicide, Kim continues to advocate for a murder investigation.
In 2018, Kim identified a body at the Real Bodies exhibit that she believes to be her son, pointing out similarities to his likely injuries. Notably, the tattoos on the body had been removed, leading Kim to suspect an attempt to conceal its identity.
While Kim has requested the remains, the exhibition authorities claim the bodies are unidentifiable due to their sourcing from China. Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., the owner of Real Bodies, refuted the claims, stating that all specimens are ethically sourced and legally displayed.
The ongoing dispute raises questions about ethics and identification practices in museums, leaving Kim desperate for closure and justice for her son.