January 30, 2006

Mystery solved

Two years ago, a woman's skeleton was found during an exceptionally low tide in Brittany. There was a 14 cm gash to the skull which suggested she had been bludgeoned to death.

Police were unable to identify the victim even with DNA testing. Someone had the bright idea of radio carbon dating the remains.

Voila! Mystery solved.

The woman died some time between 1401 and 1453, probably killed by pirates.

Posted by Jill Fallon at January 30, 2006 12:56 PM | Permalink