In the scorching summer of 1843, a St. Louis man was laid to rest, his fate all but forgotten. However, 50 years later, his body was exhumed, and to the shock of all who saw him, it was found to be in a state of perfect preservation. The St. Louisans who witnessed this phenomenon couldn’t help but remark that the deceased looked as natural as life. How was this possible? Was it the result of a freak accident, or was something more sinister at play?
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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