A human skull was returned to St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, after approximately sixty years. The item arrived in a package containing a letter from a man in northern Germany.
Return of the Skull
Franz Zehetner, an individual who opened a parcel addressed to Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, discovered a human skull inside. The package also contained a letter of explanation.
Background of the Item
The accompanying letter stated that a man in northern Germany had taken the skull as a young tourist about 60 years prior. The letter indicated his intention to return it. The skull was reportedly taken during a guided tour of the catacombs located beneath St. Stephen's. These catacombs house the remains of approximately 11,000 individuals who were interred during the 18th Century.