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Coverage dated November 6, 2026

Collinsville Police Seek Answers After Canteen Creek Skull Discovery

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COLLINSVILLE — A skull discovered in a creek bed by a man searching for Native American artifacts has prompted an ongoing police investigation into where it came from. The man found the skull Oct. 29, 2026, while walking along Canteen Creek and alerted authorities, according to the Collinsville Poli…

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  1. FOX 2 St. Louis

    Skull found in Collinsville creek prompts police investigation (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    A police investigation is ongoing in Collinsville after a skull was found in a creek bed.

  2. River Bender

    Collinsville Police Seek Answers After Canteen Creek Skull Discovery (opens River Bender)

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    COLLINSVILLE — A skull discovered in a creek bed by a man searching for Native American artifacts has prompted an ongoing police investigation into where it came from. The man found the skull Oct. 29, 2026, while walking along Canteen Creek and alerted authorities, according to the Collinsville Poli…