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Who is the Mystery Man Buried Under Notre Dame?

Season 51 Episode 18 | 3m 00s

A mysterious coffin found beneath the damaged floor of Notre Dame is full of unexpected discoveries. The lead sarcophagus appears to have been moved and there are no identifying markers. Who is the John Doe buried inside? Follow scientists on a forensic journey as they collect enamel from the teeth and a few grams of bone to try to discover the identity of the mystery man buried under Notre Dame.

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