EPISODE · May 5, 2021 · 29 MIN
SUSPENSE "Body Snatchers"
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In old England, doctors would be given human bodies for experimentation from grave robbers. These so-called body snatchers brought fear to the dead and the living all over England. At that time only four bodies per year could be supplied to surgeons for their studies. There was a constant demand for upcoming surgeons so they would resort to body snatchers to supply their needs. One such case was Burke and Hare who instead of robbing graves committed violent murder to supply their doctors. A tale that means well but will still keep you in ... SUSPENSE! Aired on November 24, 1942.
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In old England, doctors would be given human bodies for experimentation from grave robbers. These so-called body snatchers brought fear to the dead and the living all over England. At that time only four bodies per year could be supplied to surgeons for their studies. There was a constant demand for upcoming surgeons so they would resort to body snatchers to supply their needs. One such case was Burke and Hare who instead of robbing graves committed violent murder to supply their doctors. A tale that means well but will still keep you in ... SUSPENSE! Aired on November 24, 1942.
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