NEW: Marathon Bomber Body Privately Buried - Worcester Police

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Thursday, May 09, 2013

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Worcester Police announced Thursday that the body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been taken from the city -- and has been "entombed."

Tsarnaev's body had been at the Graham Putnam and Mahoney Funeral Home since May 3.

Police said that as a result of their public plea for assistance Wednesday, someone came forward with a burial site, that has not beed indentified.

Statement on Worcester Police Department Facebook Page:

UPDATE: After The Chief's Public Appeal For A Resolution The Body Of Marathon Bombing Suspect Has Been Moved From Worcester And Entombed

As a result of our public appeal for help, a courageous and compassionate individual came forward to provide the assistance needed to properly bury the deceased. His body is no longer in the City of Worcester and is now entombed.

The Police Chief would like to thank all of the officers who worked the security detail at the funeral home and acknowledge their professionalism and dedication.

The Chief would also like to acknowledge Mr. Peter Stefan and Mr. Ruslan Tsarni for their cooperation. Deputy Police Chief Steve Sargent deserves recognition for his hard work and logistical coordination. City Clerk David Rushford also assisted by providing important information regarding the burial process. Congress Jim McGovern and his staff for their responsiveness and assistance.

And most importantly the Chief thanks the community that provided the burial site.

There is no further information at this time.