Monrovia, Feb. 19 -- It has been 45 years since the tragic events of April 22, 1980, forever changed the course of Liberia's history. Yet, despite decades of pain and searching, the remains of late President William R. Tolbert and the 13 government officials executed alongside him remain lost, buried in a mystery that deepens with each passing year.

This search for closure began anew with a somber exhumation effort at Palm Grove Cemetery on Center Street, the presumed final resting place of those political martyrs.

Led by St. Moses Funeral Parlor and supported by the April 22nd Memorial Group, the exhumation was intended to bring some peace to the families who have carried the weight of unanswered questions for decades.

Prominent fig...