Casefile True Crime Case 73: The Lady in the Barrel
Jan 17, 2018
Three boys discover a barrel with a decomposed body in Staten Island, sparking a mysterious murder case. The woman's identity remains unknown, leading to a chilling investigation with shocking revelations. Edward Reinhardt, the woman's husband, is convicted of the murder after living a double life, culminating in his execution in 1881.
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The Discovery
- Three teenage boys found a barrel in the mud near Silver Lake, Staten Island, initially hoping for treasure.
- They discovered a human arm inside, leading them to alert the authorities.
The Body
- Authorities retrieved the barrel, revealing the body of a woman wrapped in a sheet.
- Her face and eyeballs were decomposed, and her body positioned in a fetal position.
Initial Examination
- Initial examination suggested the woman was 25-30 years old, had given birth recently, and had been buried for several weeks.
- Further examination revealed she was eight months pregnant and her face had been treated with quicklime.