With the deck of the century-old property, they discovered something sinister buried in the dirt for decades.
A strange mystery had haunted the neighborhood, and now the grim truth was finally revealed. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the two-story red brick house sat on Black Street in the northeast of the city. In 2018, it became the subject of a major renovation project.
But when the owners instructed workers to renovate the rear of the property, something that would forever taint their dream home was uncovered. Hidden beneath the deck in the backyard, contractors discovered human bones.
As investigators rushed to identify the remains, they stumbled upon a secret that had been hidden for more than 50 years.
For retired police officer Therese Rocco, it was a chance to finally put old demons to rest. Back in 1964, her friend and neighbor, Mary R. Curry, had vanished, leaving behind her husband and children. According to reports, it was believed she had simply fled a broken marriage — but rumors suggested something far more sinister.