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Doctor who kept fetuses is vilified in life and death

There's no indication Ulrich Klopfer told others about his grim collection before he died at 79 last month.
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CHICAGO (AP) - Questions about why an abortion doctor kept over 2,000 sets of fetal remains at his Chicago-area home may never be fully answered.

There's no indication Ulrich Klopfer told others about his grim collection before he died at 79 last month.

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Klopfer was one of the Midwest's most prolific abortion doctors and a target of weekly protests at his Indiana clinics. He was a combative figure, quick to shove demonstrators outside his clinic.

Some have theorized that he kept the remains because he was a hoarder, or was trying to save on disposal costs, or was hoping to torment his enemies after his death. But he may have taken the explanation to his grave.

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