Mystery of the Abandoned Casket Baffles Maryland Residents

An empty casket was discovered on the side of the road in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, baffling residents and local authorities. James Robinson, a resident, stumbled upon the unusual sight during his morning commute. "I woke up, and you know in the morning you’re not as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and I just said, ‘That is a casket,’" Robinson recounted. He opened it to find it was empty. The incident prompted an irate call to County Councilmember Calvin Hawkins, who confirmed the casket's presence. "It’s not something you see every day," Hawkins stated. The Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation removed the abandoned casket, which is considered illegal dumping. It was taken to a county facility for dismantling and recycling. The mystery of the abandoned casket's origin remains unsolved, leaving residents and officials puzzled. The incident highlights the importance of responsible waste disposal and the unexpected events that can occur in even the quietest of neighborhoods.