Stolen Skull Returned to Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral After 60 Years

According to a report by the "Kronen Zeitung," the cathedral architect Franz Zehetner received an anonymous package – inside was the skull of an unknown deceased person along with an apology letter from a remorseful thief from northern Germany.

Remorse after 60 years: Skull returned from St. Stephen's Cathedral catacombs

In an accompanying letter, an older man confessed to having taken the skull about 60 years ago as a young tourist. Now, at the end of his life, he wanted to make amends and "come to terms" with himself.

According to Krone, Zehetner was "moved and touched" by the return. The skull could no longer be clearly identified, as many of the remains in the cathedral come from historical secondary burials. According to the cathedral architect, it has now been laid to rest with dignity.

(Red)

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