Rejected petition Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) decent burial.

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I think the time has come for the skeletal remains of Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) should be given a decent burial, rather than be on display as a side show attraction he still continues to be. He deservers to rest in Peace.

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Date submitted 20 January 2013
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