80. The London Burkers - "Aka the Body Snatchers"

In this week's episode, we are headed to London, England! At a time when medical schools desperately needed bodies for anatomical study, a thriving black market emerged, creating a horrifying demand that started with grave robbing and turned into much more. In this episode, we'll explore how the London Burkers operated, the victims they targeted, the investigation that finally exposed them, and how their crimes forever changed British law. Buuuckle up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices