Grave Robbing and Murder: Burke and Hare | The MurderousMinds Podcast

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What happens when the pursuit of knowledge crosses the line into the realm of the macabre? Join us as we traverse the chilling history of 19th-century Edinburgh where grave robbing became all too common. Hear the tale of Dr. Robert Knox, an eminent anatomist, and his insatiable demand for cadavers. Follow the twisted path of William Burke, a man whose lust for wealth led him to commit unspeakable acts.
As we venture further into this grim narrative, we'll unravel the horrifying fate of Burke and Hare's victims. Mary Patterson, Janet Brown, a young boy and his grandmother – their names etched into the annals of history as tragic casualties in the duo's relentless pursuit of riches. Witness the unraveling of Burke and Hare's partnership and the climactic end of their murderous spree with the murder of Margaret Dockety.
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Rozdziały

1. Grave Robbing and Murder: Burke and Hare | The MurderousMinds Podcast (00:00:00)

2. The Edinburgh Grave Robbing Crisis (00:00:02)

3. [Ad] Madam: Julie Moya & NYC’s Most Famous Brothel (00:09:32)

4. (Cont.) The Edinburgh Grave Robbing Crisis (00:10:20)

5. (Cont.) The Edinburgh Grave Robbing Crisis (00:10:20)

6. Burke and Hare's Murders and Victims (00:15:00)

7. Burke and Hare Murder Trial (00:24:15)

8. The Legacy of Burke and Hare (00:32:33)

9. Morbid Children's Rhyme and Murderous Minds (00:41:43)