Decades-Old Mystery of Batavia Skull Solved
Authorities have identified a skull discovered in a Batavia, Illinois home during renovations in 1978. Advanced DNA testing revealed that the remains belong to Esther Granger, a teenager who died in 1866 and is believed to have been a victim of grave robbing. This identification marks the resolution of a mystery that had persisted for over 40 years, shedding light on the tragic history behind the remains found in the wall of the home.
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