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Art Law Keyed to Gerstenblith, 4th Ed.
United States v. Shumway
Citation:
112 F.3d 1413 (1997)Facts
Earl Shumway developed a relationship with helicopter mechanic Michael Miller and discussed his experience finding and selling archaeological artifacts for substantial money. Shumway arranged for Miller’s friend John Ruhl to pilot a helicopter by posing as a movie scout. Once airborne, Shumway directed the group to archaeological sites. They landed at Dop-Ki Cave in Canyonlands National Park where Shumway excavated an infant burial, removing the burial blanket and leaving remains scattered. The group then flew to Horse Rock Ruin where Shumway, demonstrating detailed knowledge of the site, excavated sandals and a sleeping mat. The government introduced evidence that Shumway had previously looted Horse Rock Ruin in 1984, the exact same site. Shumway had testified under oath in 1986 about his 1984 activities at Horse Rock Ruin and admitted to looting archaeological sites “thousands of times” since his youth.
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