Police Officer Jailed For Stealing Money From a Corpse

A former Metropolitan Police officer, Craig Carter, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing from a deceased man. Carter, who had a decorated career, including a Borough Commander’s commendation for saving a life,admitted to taking around £115 in cash from the wallet of filmmaker Claudio Gaetani.

The incident occurred in September 2022 when Gaetani, 45, suffered a fatal heart attack while cycling in north London.Carter, who was part of the local “safer neighborhood team,” was tasked with preserving the scene. Instead of fulfilling his duty, he helped himself to the victim . . .