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Failed Grave Robbery
- When
- 1876
- Where
- Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery
Two Chicago criminals attempted to steal Lincoln's body from the tomb in Springfield for ransom in 1876.
The attempt targeted Lincoln's body at the Lincoln Tomb, which the source locates in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The criminals intended to hold the corpse for ransom. The plot failed, leading the National Lincoln Monument Association to hide the remains under wood and other debris and then bury them in the ground within the tomb.
Sources
- Lincoln Tomb Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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