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National park 'artist' sentenced for vandalism
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Jun 15, 2016
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National park 'artist' sentenced for vandalism
In 2014, Casey Nocket painted over rocks and more in several national parks, then posted her work on Instagram. This week, she was sentenced for vandalism.
A screenshot of the profile pic and photo by Casey Nocket, who goes by the handle Creepytings on Instagram. Nocket is under investigation for vandalism of several national parks with her artwork.
A screenshot of the profile pic and photo by Casey Nocket, who goes by the handle Creepytings on Instagram.
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In 2014, Casey Nocket painted over rocks and more in several national parks, then posted her work on Instagram. This week, she was sentenced for vandalism.

Casey Nocket, 23, has pleaded guilty this week in federal court to several acts of vandalism in national parks.

In 2014, the self-described artist painted over rock formations in parks such as Yosemite, Crater Lake and Death Valley, then Instagrammed her work.

That's where she caught the attention of Casey Schreiner, founder of Modern Hiker, who publicized the acts to alert the public.

Schreiner joins Take Two about how park vandalism goes beyond just one person, and what other visitors can do when they see someone being reckless.