The Mystery of the San Pedro Mountains Mini-Mummy

Found within the San Pedro Mountains in Wyoming in June of 1934, this well preserved mummy of a tiny human creature has turned out to be very fascinating. The remains found were tested and x-rayed by scientists who believed that the said remains were those of an infant that was most likely born prematurely or died shortly right after birth. More after the jump.

Upon further testing, other scientists rejected that conclusion since they found that the mummy had sharp teeth and the presence of raw meat in its stomach.  They believed Pedro to actually be anywhere from 16 to 65 years old at death. The x-rays also suggested that Pedro died a gruesome death due to broken bones, ruined spine, and a broke skull.

DNA testing showed it to be Native American and radiocarbon dating dated it to about 1700.

According to ancient-orgins.net:  It is said that the remains were put on display during sideshows in the 1940s, and were then purchased by a man named Ivan Goodman. Upon Goodman’s death in 1950, the remains passed to a man named Leonard Waller (sometimes reported as Walder). The remains have not been seen since.