At Her Granddaughter’s Funeral, a Grandmother Heard a Voice From the Coffin, Leading Police to Uncover Hidden Restraints and a Shocking Family Secret

PART 1: THE VOICE INSIDE THE CASKET

“Please don’t close it… I’m still here.”

Eleanor Vance stood frozen inside the quiet living room of her son’s home just outside Chicago. It was close to eleven o’clock that night. A small white casket rested in the center of the room, surrounded by lilies, candles, and sympathy cards. Her six-year-old granddaughter,continue reading …