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FBI cracked grave robbery case with one tiny clue in a piece of moss

Four cemetery workers were convicted for illegally moving human remains. A small clump of moss became crucial forensic evidence in the case. Scientists identified the moss and dated its disturbance to the workers’ employment. This plant evidence linked disturbed graves to relocated bodies within Burr Oak Cemetery. The case highlights how overlooked natural clues can solve serious crimes.

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