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An Indiana teen died in 1866. How did her skull end up in an Illinois house's walls?

Rachel Treisman
11 November 2024
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In 1978, an old skull belonging to a teenager who died following childbirth, was found in the wall of an Illinois home. This article highlights the use of advanced DNA testing to solve cold cases.
READ: An Indiana teen died in 1866. How did her skull end up in an Illinois house's walls?

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