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OMPI delves into various Utah urban legends, one of our initial investigations focused on Emo's grave. For generations, teenagers have spooked themselves by visiting this site at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, indulging in myths with no paranormal basis. In reality, Emo's grave is simply a memorial for Jacob E. Moritz, founder of the Salt Lake Brewing Company. Unfortunately, Moritz's final resting place has become a target for horror enthusiasts and vandals.
While it's understandable that spooky stories can captivate people, the decision to vandalize graves is both inexplicable and deeply disrespectful. Imagine if a member of your family visited a cemetery to pay there respects, only to find the headstone defaced, toppled over, or destroyed. Before engaging in such deplorable acts, please consider the impact on grieving families.
Jacob Moritz was a respected member of both the Jewish and salt lake communities. He founded the Salt Lake Brewing Company and was known to own 36 saloons across Utah. He passed away in Germany, and while his ashes were initially returned to Utah and interred in his tomb, they were later removed for reasons unknown. The tomb has been empty for some time.
The origins of the "Emo" legend remain unclear, but it's important to recognize that Jacob Moritz was a distinguished businessman and politician, not a figure of malevolence. So instead of perpetuating the myth by walking around his crypt and chanting, why not visit the Salt Lake Brewing Company and toast to the memory of a prominent and respected individual from Utah's history?
Cheers to Mr. Moritz, may he rest in peace.
"Lilly" Gray's headstone "victim of the beast 666". Salt Lake City Cemetery...
The cryptic epitaph of Lilly Gray, "Victim of the Beast 666," is linked to her husband Elmer, who was known for his erratic behavior. During his imprisonment at Utah State Prison, Elmer made an appeal to the Board of Pardons, alleging that his parents "died of grief when kidnappers murdered my wife, referring to his former spouse. He married Lilly three years after his previous wife's death, and Lilly passed away eight years later.
According to the Utah State Historical Society, which frequently receives inquiries about Lilly, she died of natural causes at the age of 77. However, Elmer attributed her death to the "Beast 666" of government, with particular blame placed on Democrats. The headstone manufacturer recalls that Lilly's family had a strong dislike for Elmer, and upon his death in 1964, he was buried in the same cemetery but as far from Lilly's grave as possible.
OMPI Researches and Investigates Utah Urban Legends
Emo's Grave. Salt Lake City Cemetery...
