North Rhine-Westphalia
15 human skulls discovered during demolition work in Lippetal – but police suspect no crime
These remains came to light during earthworks after the demolition of a house in Lipetal
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A house is being torn down, and what is revealed underneath makes some people shiver: there are several skulls and bones underneath the building. Investigators are wondering what the remains are about.
It was a gruesome discovery: during earthworks in North Rhine-Westphalia 15 skulls and a large number of bones were discovered in Lippetal. The police initially do not believe there was a crime. It is assumed that there was a grave at the site, a police spokesman said on Thursday. “It may be a cemetery because it is in close proximity to a church.” But investigations are being carried out in all directions. “As of now, we do not assume that these are criminal matters.”
Lippetal: Bones discovered after house demolition
In conjunction with old community maps, police say it may be possible to obtain clues as to why the human remains were at the site. The results of the forensic medical assessment of the age of the bones may also be available on Thursday, it said.
According to police, there was a 40 to 50 year old house at the site that had been demolished to make way for a new building. During earthworks on Wednesday, the skulls and bones were dug up and secured. The criminal police started the investigation.