Episode 130 - "Corpse for Sale: The Burke and Hare Murders of 1828"

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This week Jennie and Dianne stray from the cemetery to explore the gruesome and shocking details of the Burke and Hare murders that gripped Scotland in 1828.
These two notorious murderers are responsible for one of the most infamous killing sprees in history. Learn about how they lured their victims to their deaths, how they sold the bodies to a prominent doctor for dissection, and how they were finally caught and brought to justice. Buckle up for an Ordinary Extraordinary spine-tingling journey through one of history's most chilling murder cases that also had a significant impact on the development of forensic medicine.

Resources used to research this episode include:

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Lennox, Suzie. "The Complete History Of The Burke And Hare Murders ." https://mymacabreroadtrip.com. mymacabreroadtrip.com/burke-and-hare-complete-history/. Accessed 9 Apr. 2023.

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