11. Scotland’s Most Notorious Serial Killers (Ep 1)
Journey Through Time
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The Cadaver Trade: Morality and Profit
This chapter explores the dark world of cadaver trafficking in early 19th century Edinburgh, detailing how bodies were readily procured for medical schools amidst a disregard for their origins. It highlights the financial incentives driving grave robbing and body selling, alongside the chilling indifference towards human life from those involved. Through harrowing accounts, the narrative reveals the intersection of legality and morality in a thriving yet grotesque industry.
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