Mysteries and Backstories

Benjamin Franklin's Bone Mystery at 36 Craven | True Crime History Short


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Dive into the eerie mystery unearthed at 36 Craven Street, London, once home to American luminary Benjamin Franklin. In 1998, renovations led to a macabre discovery of over a thousand human bones dating back nearly 200 years. As investigators peeled back layers of history, a sinister tale of grave robbing, clandestine anatomy lessons, and a possible connection to notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and H.H. Holmes unraveled. Was Benjamin Franklin aware or even involved? Venture into the dark underbelly of 18th-century London and explore a narrative where the pursuit of knowledge meets the shadows of ethics.

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Mysteries and BackstoriesBy J.J.