(StraightShooterNews.com) – Outraged Americans are demanding prison time for two Colorado residents for desecrating a sacred American heritage site at Canyonlands National Park in Utah.
39-year-old Roxanne McKnight and 43-year-old Dusty Spencer are facing federal charges for ignoring warnings, jumping a fence and stealing historic artifacts from Cave Springs Cowboy Camp.
This site is revered for its connection to America’s pioneering spirit. It contains priceless artifacts from early cattle ranchers and ancient indigenous tribes.
Despite clear warnings and protective fencing, the couple entered the site and stole historic items.
However, the pair did not expect to be caught on trail cameras. Images show the suspects handling delicate historical artifacts with little regard for their preservation or significance.
Among the stolen items were antique nails – small in monetary value but invaluable in historical worth.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office leveled serious charges against McKnight and Spencer, including theft of government property, disturbing cultural or archaeological resources and walking on cultural or archaeological resources.
Although the stolen items are valued at less than $1,000, the crime’s cultural impact exceeds any monetary sum.
The Cave Springs Cowboy Camp stands as a testament to the pioneering spirit that built America.
The site also honors the ancient indigenous peoples who first lived in these lands, a reminder of America’s rich and diverse heritage.
The National Park Service, which preserves these irreplaceable treasures for future generations, is spearheading the investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Luisa Gough and Tanner Zumwalt are the case’s prosecutors.
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