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Stolen Jim Morrison graveside bust found by chance after 37 years

Stolen Jim Morrison graveside bust found by chance after 37 years

Summary

A bust of Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, which was stolen from his grave in Paris 37 years ago, has been found by French police during an unrelated investigation. The statue was originally placed at the Père-Lachaise cemetery to mark Morrison's death anniversary but disappeared in 1988.

Key Facts

  • A bust of Jim Morrison was stolen from his grave 37 years ago.
  • The bust was found by French police during an investigation unrelated to the theft.
  • Jim Morrison's grave is located at the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris.
  • The cemetery also holds the graves of Edith Piaf and Oscar Wilde.
  • The bust was carved by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin in white marble.
  • The bust went missing in 1988, seven years after it was placed.
  • The Morrison family is pleased about the bust’s recovery.
  • No suspects have been named, and it’s unclear if the bust will return to the grave.

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