Yale Daily News

Updated: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:03 a.m.

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Briefly: Univ. denies possessing Geronimo’s remains

Contributing Reporter
Published Friday, March 6, 2009

The University spoke out for the first time Thursday about a lawsuit against Yale and secret society Skull and Bones that seeks to recover the remains of Apache chieftain Geronimo. University spokesman Tom Conroy denied the University was in possession of Geronimo’s remains but said the University “cannot speak for Skull and Bones, and does not have access to its premises.” Twenty lineal descendants of Geronimo filed the suit last month on the 100th anniversary of Geronimo’s death, naming Skull and Bones a defendant because of lingering rumors that members of the society unearthed...

#1 By Rob '69 9:13a.m. on March 6, 2009

It says much about this suit that it's being filed by Ramsey Clark, who gives new meaning to the term "loose cannon."

#2 By Recent Alum 6:40p.m. on March 8, 2009

Good point Rob '69.

#3 By T.R 1:31p.m. on March 14, 2009

Great, But I thought the Head was in the closet with Oswalds address book, and the World Trade Center implosion manuals

#4 By goodeyeclosed 12:05p.m. on March 20, 2009

Well, it seems as though Geronimo's remains are, indeed, missing. Whomever has knowledge of that event [if anyone] and who remains in silence is committing a heinous crime.

#5 By John Y. 6:18a.m. on March 28, 2009

Maybe an honest member of skull & bones could speak up & restore a little dignity for our Native American people.

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