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Who put Bella in the wych elm? by Bethestantomypeggy
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
29 Jun 2020
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On April 18th 1943, three boys discovered something quite disturbing in Hagley Wood. While climbing a big wych elm in search of bird eggs, one boy noticed that a skeleton of an animal was stuck in the hollow trunk of the tree. Upon retrieving the bones, however, they appeared to belong to a human’s body - a woman's body. The skeleton had been unremarkably preserved and completely intact, if it weren't for her missing hands.
Police would later clarify that the woman - nicknamed Bella - had been the victim of a murder, for they had found a piece of clothing in her mouth. Despite her wedding ring, remains of clothing and hair, they were unable to identify Bella's identity. The skeleton later disappeared, so when the technology advanced no DNA testing could be done.
A year after the mysterious discovery, an intriguing graffiti sign appeared in town, asking the villagers “Who put Bella in the wych elm?”. Since the answer to that question remains unanswered till this date, it is doomed to reappear now and then, plastered on buildings and memorials in various villages in England.
Even in London.
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It has smut and sounds like a good read.
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