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New York Morgue's Dark Secrets

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

CHAPTER

The Dark Trade of Bodies

This chapter explores the grim industry of body trading in 18th and 19th century New York, focusing on the morbid practices surrounding corpse trafficking for medical studies. It highlights the life of Albert Napoleon White, a notorious morgue keeper whose business impacted marginalized individuals, as well as broader societal implications. Additionally, the narrative delves into Heart Island’s historical context and evolving management, symbolizing the intersection of mortality, morality, and commercialization in times of crisis.

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