Tiny clump of moss helped solve a shocking cemetery crime
Science Daily
March 7, 2026
A tiny piece of moss helped expose a cemetery scandal in Illinois, where workers allegedly dug up graves and resold burial plots. By identifying the moss and analyzing its chlorophyll to estimate its age, scientists proved the remains had been moved recently—evidence that helped secure convictions.
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Originally published on Science Daily on 3/7/2026