The Burke and Hare Murders

What happens when a medical school needs cadavers to dissect, but they lack a supply of bodies? In the early 19th century in Edinburgh, Scotland, this was the issue plaguing doctors and anatomists who wanted to study the human body. Gravedigging became a popular and lucrative way to close the gap in the market, but it wasn't foolproof on account of having to wait for a person to die to sell their bodies. William Burke and William Hare decided the best way to get rich quick was to speed up the process themselves. This podcast is sponsored by: BetterHelp If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/CREEPERS today to get 10% off your first month. Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh.com/creepers50 and use code creepers50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices