Thief Steals Hearse, Body Goes Along For Car Chase

Surprisingly, this police blotter report didn't originate in Florida!

Rather, Newser reports a thief in Los Angeles stole a hearse—with a body inside—then went on a wild ride.

The caper ended with a chase and a crash on a busy freeway.

Authorities say they found the body undisturbed inside a casket Thursday morning and took James Juarez into custody after the crash.

The death-defying escapade closed the 110 Freeway during the morning commute.

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