Hungarian authorities have arrested a 30-year-old man who confessed to collecting human body parts from abandoned cemeteries and his workplace at a hospital, and then eating them, police confirmed.
Police raid reveals grisly collection
Detectives from Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation took the suspect into custody on June 17, 2026, after receiving a tip that he was allegedly storing human remains at his home and at his workplace. A search of his residence in Budapest uncovered a macabre array of body parts, including skulls, a complete lower leg, a hand, and a reconstruction of a human face made from facial skin. Additional bones were found stored in a suitcase. Officers also discovered a heart in a jar, which is still being tested to determine whether it is human or animal.
Confession and motive
During questioning, the man admitted to collecting body parts, stating he was particularly attracted to certain parts of the human body. He confessed that his obsession went beyond collection, as he prepared food from the remains and consumed them. Police described him as “passionate about anatomy and pathology, and likes to dissect animals.”
Sources of remains
Investigators suspect the man obtained the body parts during his work at hospitals and by digging up bodies in abandoned cemeteries in both Slovakia and Hungary. Authorities have seized his computer, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, SIM cards, and data cards for further examination.
Legal proceedings and next steps
The suspect is currently being held on suspicion of illegal use of human bodies. All retrieved body parts will be examined by forensic experts to determine their origins. Police stated that the suspect could potentially face additional charges as the investigation continues.
