Crime surrounding the nation’s capital continued to spiral out of control this holiday season, when a 66-year-old woman was robbed at a cemetery while visiting her son’s grave.

“Thieves take off with a woman’s purse as she was visiting her son’s grave over the weekend. The thief not only made off with money, but sentimental reminders of her dead son,” said the reporters.

“Who steals from someone while they’re mourning?” asked the journalist.

“How can anybody do this, especially at this time of year?” questioned the victim.