Investigation into Liam Farrell's death leads to exhumation for new post-mortem examination in Co Leitrim
The investigation into the death of 87-year-old Liam Farrell, who was discovered deceased outside his residence in Co Leitrim, has taken a significant turn as authorities announce the exhumation of his remains. This decision, authorized by Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan, aims to facilitate a new post-mortem examination, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Farrell's untimely death nearly six years ago. Liam Farrell was found with visible injuries outside his home in the village of Rooskey, Co Leitrim, on 13 January 2020, leading to the initial inquiries by law enforcement. At that time, investigators were unable to determine the cause... [Continue Reading]
Four Illinois cemetery workers linked to grave robbing scandal through forensic evidence of moss after nearly two decades
In a startling development, four cemetery workers involved in a grave robbing scandal in Illinois have been linked to their crimes through an unusual piece of forensic evidence: a clump of moss. Nearly two decades after the illicit exhumation at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, scientists have revealed how this small botanical specimen became pivotal in securing convictions. The four workers dug up over 100 bodies to resell burial plots for profit, a task that not only desecrated the final resting places of many but also attracted significant legal scrutiny. Dr Matt von Konrat, the head of botanical collections at... [Continue Reading]
