Secrets of the Dead

Ben Franklin's Bones: Preview

Preview: Season 14 Episode 1 | 38s

In November 1997, when the skeletal remains of at least 28 bodies were unearthed in the basement of an elegant townhouse, police feared it was the work of a serial killer. But when research indicated the bones actually dated to the mid-1700s, the implications became even more dramatic. This was no ordinary house: 36 Craven Street was the former residence of Benjamin Franklin.

Aired: 01/28/15

Rating: NR

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