Five Human Bones Found in Tennessee Garage | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Property managers in Tennessee stumbled upon a chilling discovery: a cardboard box in a garage containing the bones of at least five people. Forensic experts believe these are historical medical teaching specimens, likely donated decades ago to the University of Tennessee’s anthropology department — evidenced by precise wiring of neck bones and scalpel-like cuts. Animal bones also found add complexity, but authorities rule out criminal activity. Now, with DNA testing possibly on the horizon, officials collaborate with the university’s repatriation office to determine the next steps for these…