Who put Bella in the Witch Elm?

[Losmandris]

This happened just down the way from where I grew up. I never really heard much about it until recently. I suppose it was rather 'a little before my time' though. Quite the mystery from all accounts.

[Herlock Sholmes]

This happened just down the way from where I grew up. I never really heard much about it until recently. I suppose it was rather 'a little before my time' though. Quite the mystery from all accounts.

It’s an interesting one Tristan but one that’s unlikely to be solved imo.

[Losmandris]

It’s an interesting one Tristan but one that’s unlikely to be solved imo.

I would agree. Maybe some mysteries are best left unsolved?

[Abby Normal]

It’s an interesting one Tristan but one that’s unlikely to be solved imo.

Im not so sure about that Herlock. With the latest DNA research perhaps if they IDed the victim, that would be afirst step in solving? provided of course there is any DNA left anywhere from the victim.

[Pcdunn]

Maybe. This sad case dates from 1957, and genealogical DNA identified the child.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/us/philadelphia-boy-in-box-death-identified/index.html

[Semper_Eadem]

Maybe. This sad case dates from 1957, and genealogical DNA identified the child.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/us/philadelphia-boy-in-box-death-identified/index.html

Ah yes the boy in the box.

[Herlock Sholmes]

I’ve just received my copy of the latest book on the subject. The Hagley Wood Tree Murder: Reviewing the Case of Bella in the Wych Elm by Keith Swallow and Rachel Joy.

[Pcdunn]

Thanks for the heads-uo, Herlock! Will you let us know what you think of it?