Families come from around the state to survey the destruction as word spreads around Texas of this historic cemetery's vandalism.Destruction at Merriman Cemetery What were they thinking?

Vandals Destroy Merriman Cemetery

Sherrif Deputy Randy Hooks confirmed to newspaper this morning that a full investigation is in progress, and reports are being taken, charges of criminal mischief will be the charge.

Anyone having knowledge of this crime please contact the Eastland County Sheriff Department at 254-629-1774. 

Update: Evidence collected by sheriffs deputies at the scene. A beer can and beer bottle are being sent to crime lab for analysis.