The Edinburgh Body Snatchers: Murder at Halloween
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Dark History of Burke and Hare
This chapter unravels the chilling tale of a young couple's disturbing experience with their landlord, William Burke, in historic Edinburgh. As unsettling events unfold, the Greys discover the corpse of a guest and become entangled in a web of crime and legal intrigue. The narrative explores the societal implications of body snatching and the ethical dilemmas in medical education, culminating in the grim execution of Burke and the public's outrage towards his actions.
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