Man accused of attacking body in open casket during funeral

A Central Florida man is accused of punching and attacking a body inside an open casket during a funeral.

Police said Timothy Cleary of Apopka walked into the Harvest Baptist Church located in the Parramore neighborhood in Orlando and attacked the body.

Mourners at the funeral then attacked Cleary while others called 911.



When officers arrived, they took Cleary into custody at the church. He faces several charges in connection with the incident.

A public defender wanted Cleary held for a mental evaluation but a judge set bond Saturday at $350.

A motive for the alleged attack was not known.