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B.C. man pleads guilty to interfering with human remains

David Alexander Mah returns to court May 6 to set a sentencing date.
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As part of his bail release, David Alexander Mah must stay away from about 50 people.

A man charged with offering an indignity to a dead human body has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

David Alexander Mah appeared before Vancouver Provincial Court Judge Patricia Stark April 24 for confirmation that psychiatric and pre-sentencing reports had been completed.

Mah, 49, is charged that, between Oct. 15, 2016 and Nov. 1, 2016, he improperly or indecently interfered with or offered an indignity to a dead human body or human remains.

Mah pleaded guilty Oct. 19.

Court information indicates Vancouver and Lytton as offence locations.

The case was adjourned to June 20 for the defence to receive Crown’s sentencing position before making next decisions.

Among conditions for Mah's February bail release were that he stay away from about 50 people.

Mah returns to court May 6 to set a sentencing date.