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Fond du Lac Search Turns Up Skulls and Serial‑Killer Memorabilia in Stalking Probe

Authorities say ongoing laboratory work will take months to determine whether the bones are modern, ancient Native American remains, or otherwise and to guide legal and repatriation steps.

Overview

  • Search warrant executed at Benjamin C. Larson’s home on Aug. 14 revealed multiple skulls, a skeleton in a glass coffin and a large collection of serial‑killer memorabilia.
  • Larson was charged with one count of felony stalking on Aug. 18 over an alleged 13‑year campaign of harassment; he posted $15,000 cash bail and is due for arraignment on Sept. 11.
  • Investigators recovered a padlocked basement bedroom containing a lifelike silicone doll, paintings and letters tied to the alleged victim, and journals describing stalking behavior.
  • A forensic anthropologist’s initial physical exam said many remains are likely ancient Native American, but several items require specialized laboratory testing and tribal review.
  • The probe involves the Wisconsin Crime Lab, the Wisconsin Historical Society and the state’s Inter‑Tribal Repatriation Committee, and could lead to repatriation or further criminal inquiries depending on test results.