In "The Devil in the White City," Holmes shares that he has finished his dissection research and proposes a deal to Chappell. He offers him thirty-six dollars to clean and assemble the bones, including the skull, into a complete skeleton. Chappell accepts this offer, agreeing to restore the remains as requested.
To facilitate the transfer, Holmes and Chappell package the body in a trunk lined with duckcloth. They then arrange for an express company to deliver the trunk to Chappell's residence, ensuring that the body is handled discreetly as they proceed with their plan.