DNA tests identify 19th-century teenager's skull found in Illinois home's wall
Investigators have determined that a skull discovered in the wall of an Illinois home in 1978 was that of an Indiana teenager who died more than 150 years ago.
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1 viewpointDNA testing reveals skull found in a wall belonged to teen who died 150 years ago
DNA tests identify 19th-century teenager's skull found in Illinois home's wall
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2 viewpointsSkull found in wall of Illinois home belonged to teen who died over 150 years ago: investigators
Teen mother’s skull from 1866 found hidden in Illinois home wall finally identified