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Citing Murderabilia Policy, eBay Nixes Would-Be Auction of Dr. Kevorkian Death Van

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Citing a policy against “murderabilia,” eBay has taken down an online auction listing for a Volkswagen camper reportedly used by Dr. Jack Kevorkian to assist with several suicides.

The van’s owner, Jack Finn, says he now has the vehicle listed with Kruse Auctions, reports the Associated Press.

The news agency could not immediately reach eBay for comment. Before it was delisted, the eBay auction was at $3,400 for the elderly vehicle, with three days still to go before the hammer fell.

Related earlier coverage:

ABAJournal.com: “Federal Bill Would Ban ‘Murderabilia’ Sales”

ABAJournal.com: “Notorious Serial Killer Ted Bundy’s VW Goes on Display at ‘Murderabilia’ Museum”

ABAJournal.com: “Judge OKs Gift of O.J. Simpson ‘Lucky Suit,’ But Smithsonian Turns Down Donation”

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