The remains came from a doctor who lived in the house and disected cadavers. A common medical practice of the times, although illegal, he had to dispose of the bodies somewhere where they would not be found.
1998, workmen restoring Franklin's London home dug up the remains of six children and four adults hidden below the home. The London Times reported on February 11, 1998:
"Initial estimates are that the bones are about 200 years old and were buried at the time Franklin was living in the house, which was his home from 1757 to 1762, and from 1764 to 1775. Most of the bones show signs of having been dissected, sawn or cut. One skull has been drilled with several holes.
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drvonhoss 1 year ago
The remains came from a doctor who lived in the house and disected cadavers. A common medical practice of the times, although illegal, he had to dispose of the bodies somewhere where they would not be found.
SecuraOberonis 3 years ago
1998, workmen restoring Franklin's London home dug up the remains of six children and four adults hidden below the home. The London Times reported on February 11, 1998:
"Initial estimates are that the bones are about 200 years old and were buried at the time Franklin was living in the house, which was his home from 1757 to 1762, and from 1764 to 1775. Most of the bones show signs of having been dissected, sawn or cut. One skull has been drilled with several holes.
killgreed 3 years ago