DNA testing confirmed the identification by matching the skull's DNA with a living descendant of Granger. The case highlights the advancements in forensic technology and the importance of cold ...

ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — 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, authorities ...

In November 1978, a man in Batavia, Ill., was renovating his house when he knocked down a wall to reveal what appeared to be a human skull lying between the studs. Almost half a century later ...

As Halloween arrives next week, sneakerheads and holiday enthusiasts are excited about Nike sportswear Halloween "Skull" sneaker pack. The launch features the Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Low, which ...

A skull found in the wall of an Illinois home in the 1970s was identified this week as that of a Civil War-era teenage girl — whose corpse was likely snatched by grave robbers long ago ...

The skull of a teen from the 1800s was found more than 45 years ago during a home renovation project in suburban Chicago – thanks to the advancement of DNA technology, we finally know her name.

A skull was discovered in the wall of a home in Batavia during a renovation project in 1978. The owner discovered a skull that dates back to the mid-1800s hidden behind the drywall. Testing done ...

Brian Hill/Daily Herald Share Authorities don’t know for sure how a young woman’s skull ended up in a wall of a Batavia house. But now they know whose it is, thanks to DNA testing and sleuthing.

Authorities don’t know for sure how a young woman’s skull ended up in a wall of a Batavia house. But now they know whose it is, thanks to DNA testing and sleuthing. Kane County Coroner Rob ...

The Kane County Coroner’s Office has determined the identity of the person whose skull was found in the late 1970s hidden behind the wall of a Batavia home, officials announced Thursday.

And because the cap was form-fitting without an uncomfortable cling to every curve of my skull, I was able to run without really noticing its presence. Additionally, the ON Lightweight Cap’s ...