After 200 Years, Scientists Identified the Skeleton of a Legendary Outlaw. The Truth Was There All Along.
Schinderhannes’ skeleton has since been removed from the Anatomical Collection of Heidelberg University for conservation ...
Historical robber 'Schinderhannes' clearly identified: Skeletons were mixed up about 220 years ago
The legendary robbers Schinderhannes and Schwarzer Jonas were executed by guillotine in Mainz in 1803. In 1805, the first ...
Remains of legendary German outlaw on display for 220 years. It was the wrong body
Johannes Bückler, known by the name “Schinderhannes,” was a legendary outlaw from the late 18th century, and his body was ...
Modern tech helps identity infamous bandit after centuries-long mix-up
After more than two centuries, modern scientific methods finally unveiled the true identity of the skeleton long believed to ...
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Famed German robber’s skeleton identified after 220-year-long mix-up
Schinderhannes' is linked to at least 211 crimes. The bones of his partner 'Schwarzer Jonas' remain missing. By Laura Baisas Published Mar 24, 2025 1:15 PM EDT A mixture of history, archeology ...