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Indiana Teen Found Dead in Wall Dates Back to 1866


Esther Granger, a teenage girl who died in 1866 from childbirth complications, was identified using forensic genealogy after her skull was found in the wall of a home in Illinois in 1978. The identification was confirmed through DNA testing by matching the skull’s DNA with a living descendant of Granger. The case demonstrates the advancements in forensic technology and the importance of cold case investigations. Professional photographer Thomas Doggett, 3D Resin Solutions, and forensic artist Natalie Murray worked together to create an artist rendition of Granger’s appearance. The Kane County Coroner’s Cold Case Team used Othram Laboratories to create a DNA profile, which was matched with a living relative to confirm the identification. Esther Granger, born in 1848, was buried in Lake County, Indiana, after her death. The process involved raising funds through a DNASolves crowdfund campaign to complete the testing and identification process. After decades of investigation and the use of modern DNA technology, Granger’s identity was finally confirmed, marking the oldest case of unidentified human remains solved by Othram. Granger was laid to rest in a private ceremony at the West Batavia Cemetery, attended by her second great-grandson, representatives from the coroner’s office, and the Batavia Police Department. The case highlights the extraordinary efforts made to solve cold cases and bring closure to families of victims who went unidentified for many years.

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