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Skull found in Batavia, Illinois home in 1978 identified

Chicago Sun-Times · 2d

A skull was found in a Batavia house in 1978. After more than 40 years, they know who she was

Kane County Coroner Rob Russell and Batavia police announced Thursday that the skull is that of 17-year-old Esther Granger, who died shortly after giving birth in 1866. She was buried in Merrillville,

CBS Minnesota on MSN · 2d

Skull found in Batavia, Illinois home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866

Authorities in Kane County finally solved a cold case dating back 46 years, when a human skull was found during a home renovation project in Batavia in 1978. The Kane County Coroner's Office said the skull has been identified as Esther Granger,

Chicago Tribune · 3d

Mysterious skull found decades ago in Batavia home identified as that of Indiana teen who died in 1860s

Kane County Coroner Rob Russell said a “common-sense theory” supported by records and “good reason” is that the teen was the victim of grave robbing.

Batavia Indoor Market season starts Nov. 2

On Saturday, Nov. 2, Batavia MainStreet will be kicking off the Indoor Market season on Saturday, Nov. 2. The market runs ...

19th Century Mystery Solved: DNA Identifies Esther Granger's Remains Found in Batavia Home

Human remains found in a Batavia home's walls in 1978 have been identified as Esther Granger, a teen who died in 1866.

'It's really, really sad': Batavia church learns its final closing date from Diocese of Buffalo

The reality of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo plans to close and merge churches across Western New York is beginning to ...

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN3d

Investigators announce findings on 1978 Batavia skull discovery

Kane County officials and investigators are set to reveal answers Thursday about the identity of the person whose skull was ...

The Daily News Online1d

Salvatore's coming to Batavia in spring

Fantauzzo Family Brands, Inc. and Salvatore’s President Kayla Kent-Moreira said Salvatore’s can’t wait to open up at 4169 W.

Batavia police detain woman after reports of shooting Sunday night

Batavia police have detained a woman they believe was involved in a shooting Sunday night on the 300 block of Randall Road.

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