A 52-year-old Florida woman is making national headlines after being arrested for allegedly buying and selling human bones through her quirky online shop, Wicked Wonderland. Authorities say the disturbing trade was taking place right under the radar… on Facebook Marketplace and her business website.
Kymberlee Anne Schopper, a Deltona resident, now faces serious charges after Orange City police discovered she was involved in the illegal sale of human remains. According to law enforcement, Schopper was arrested and later released from the Volusia County Jail on a $7,500 bond. She’s officially charged with unlawful trafficking in human tissue.
The bizarre investigation kicked off on December 21, 2023, when police received a tip about human bones being sold online. Social media images allegedly posted by Wicked Wonderland showed everything from human skulls priced at $90 to ribs and vertebrae going for as little as $35. One partial skull was listed at a jaw-dropping $600.
When questioned, one of the shop’s owners claimed that the sale of bones had been a long-standing practice and that she believed it was legal in Florida. She added that all pieces were acquired from private sellers and even said she had paperwork… though she couldn’t provide any on the spot. Schopper, who also co-owns the store, told investigators the bones were “educational models,” which are legally permitted in the state.
However, experts found some of the remains to be authentic and of archaeological significance… potentially dating back over 500 years. The medical examiner’s analysis confirmed the items were genuine human bones, not replicas.
The chilling case has raised major concerns about the loopholes in online marketplaces and how easily disturbing items can be sold and misrepresented. Investigations into the origins of the remains are ongoing, and more charges could follow.
