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S2 E15: Dark Biography: Burke and Hare The Anatomy Killers


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In the dimly lit streets of 19th-century Edinburgh, a thick shroud of fog hung in the air, casting an eerie atmosphere over the city. The gas lamps flickered, their feeble glow barely piercing the veil of mist. It was a night where secrets thrived, and malevolence concealed itself in the shadows.

On one such fog-choked evening, two men, slinked through the cobblestone alleys tea chest in hand weighed down with tonight’s spoils.  

As they moved quickly down roads, streets and avenues, their breath visible in the frigid air, They arrive at the door of 10 Surgeon Square. A knock at this door will bring a tidy sum for their ill-gotten gains, Gains that were alive several hour previous. 

After the doctor answered and money was paid the poor persons remains would lay on the doctor's table ready for dissection.

 

Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to the new episode, The Dark Biography of Burke and Hare the anatomy killers, Of course, some people here will be familiar with our two protagonists and some may not, I do guarantee that the real story is a lot darker than the movie staring Simon Pegg, I must admit if you haven’t seen it go watch it, it’s brilliant.  Burke and Hare were two notorious 19th-century Scottish murderers who became infamous for selling cadavers to medical schools in Edinburgh. They lured vulnerable individuals, killed them, and then sold the bodies for dissection, taking advantage of the high demand for anatomical specimens. Their gruesome crimes eventually led to their capture and the subsequent public outrage and legal proceedings, making them infamous figures in the history of crime. So without further ado please sit back and relax next to the fire for more dark history.

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