Spencer Robinson , 36 was arrested after he allegedly damaged more than 30 headstones because 'he wanted to help the dead resurrect ' A Utah man was arrested after allegedly damaging more than 30 headstones because he wanted to help the dead come back to life on Easter . Spencer Robinson , 36 , told officers he believed the tombstones would interfere with the deceased 's chance to resurrect , according to police . When police arrived at the Payson City Cemetery on Monday they found that dozens of tombstones had been moved or smashed into pieces . Some had been thrown over a fence . Payson Police Lt. Bill Wright estimated the damage to be around $ 50,000 . He said some of the tombstones were more than 100 years old and were probably irreparable , according to the Associated Press . Officers were notified that Robinson had been removed from the cemetery only days earlier when workers spotted him moving headstones . Police went to Robinson 's house after they found his cell phone at the graveyard . A family member told them Robinson said he was going back to the cemetery to 'finish the job ' , according to Fox 13 Now . Robinson had told the relative he believed many of his friends would be freed for the Easter resurrection , according to police . Police then tried to arrest Robinson in his backyard , but he ran into the house and locked them out . Officers forced their way into the home and handcuffed Robinson after wrestling him to the ground . According to officials , Robinson has a possible mental health condition . Wright said Robinson told police the tombstones were 'unfair and inconvenient ' , and that he was 'trying to help the deceased ' . Robinson has been charged with damaging property , resisting arrest and criminal trespassing . When police arrived at the Payson City Cemetery ( pictured ) in Utah on Monday , they found that dozens of tombstones had been moved or smashed into pieces and some had been thrown over a fence .
Utah police said Spencer Robinson , 36 , told them he believed the tombstones would interfere with the deceased 's ability to come back to life . Police found dozens of grave markers moved , smashed and thrown over a fence at the Payson City Cemetery on Monday . They estimate damage to be around $ 50,000 and said some headstones that were more than 100 years old are likely irreparable . Officials believe Robinson has a possible mental health condition .