Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
Summary
A man from northern Germany returned a human skull he took from St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, about 60 years ago as a tourist. He sent the skull back in a cardboard box with a letter explaining he wanted to make things right before the end of his life.Key Facts
- The man took the skull during a guided tour of the catacombs beneath St. Stephen's Cathedral.
- The catacombs contain the remains of around 11,000 people buried during the 18th century.
- The skull was returned to the cathedral after being kept by the man for many years.
- The package included a letter where the man explained his wish to make amends.
- It is not known to whom the skull originally belonged.
- The skull has been returned to the catacombs.
- The man was motivated by a desire to find peace with himself as he aged.
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