Museum issues response after mom claims she saw son’s “skinned” body displayed

Following her discovery, Erick launched a public campaign demanding DNA testing of the specimen. Organizers of the Real Bodies exhibition rejected her request, stating that the figure had been legally sourced from China and had been on display for over 20 years – long before Chris’s death.

The exhibition’s owner, Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., was forced to issue a statement to Lead Stories that vehemently denied the allegations.

“We extend our sympathy to the family, but there is no factual basis for these allegations. The referenced specimen has been on continuous display in Las Vegas since 2004 and cannot be associated with the individual named in these claims,” they wrote.

“All specimens are ethically sourced and biologically unidentifiable.

“We remain committed to ensuring that all exhibits meet the highest ethical and legal standards.”

Along with their article, Lead Stories published archived photos of the specimen from earlier than 2012, appearing to support the museum’s timeline.

They also noted that the process of plastination can take up to a year, making it impossible for Chris’s body to have entered the exhibit so soon after his death.