The exterior of Baltimore Cemetery on July 29, 2022. The mysterious casket of Mathilda Lorenz was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
The exterior of Baltimore Cemetery on July 29, 2022. The mysterious casket of Mathilda Lorenz was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
The gravestone of Mathilda Hempel, formerly Mathilda Lorenz, rests inside Baltimore Cemetery on July 29, 2022. The mysterious casket of Mathilda Lorenz was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
The gravestone of Mathilda Hempel, formerly Mathilda Lorenz, rests inside Baltimore Cemetery on July 29, 2022. The mysterious casket of Mathilda Lorenz was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Artist Ashley Kidner brings all of the pieces of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket to the outside of his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Artist Ashley Kidner brings all of the pieces of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket to the outside of his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Artist Ashley Kidner examines Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket outside his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Artist Ashley Kidner examines Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket outside his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Circular pieces of metal attached to the inside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Circular pieces of metal attached to the inside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Archaeologist Dave Gadsby examines a piece of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Archaeologist Dave Gadsby examines a piece of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Artist Ashley Kidner points to a handle on the outside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket outside his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Artist Ashley Kidner points to a handle on the outside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket outside his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Archaeologist Dave Gadsby examines a piece of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Archaeologist Dave Gadsby examines a piece of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Gravestones rest inside Baltimore Cemetery on July 29, 2022. The mysterious casket of Mathilda Lorenz was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Gravestones rest inside Baltimore Cemetery on July 29, 2022. The mysterious casket of Mathilda Lorenz was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
The nameplate on Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
The nameplate on Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Artist Ashley Kidner talks about his plans to breathe new life into Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket outside his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Artist Ashley Kidner talks about his plans to breathe new life into Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket outside his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Hook shaped pieces of metal attached to the inside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
Hook shaped pieces of metal attached to the inside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
A handle on the outside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
A handle on the outside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
The nameplate on the outside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
The nameplate on the outside of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)