Last Podcast On The Left Side Stories: The Bone Collector
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Jan 14, 2026 Dive into bizarre and chilling tales, including a Pennsylvania grave robber hoarding remains and a shocking Andrea Yates documentary. Discover the grisly conviction of a California man for infant murders and the unsettling backlash against a controversial dog toy company. Explore dark humor surrounding ham and cancer fears, while discussing sonic weapons and US operations in Venezuela. With plenty of laughs and moral debates, this episode is a wild ride through true crime's most unsettling corners.
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Grave Robbing Vs. Desecration
- Henry Zebrowski frames grave-robbing as both a legal and cultural outrage centered on desecration of child graves.
- He distinguishes stealing old, unclaimed bones from breaking into mausoleums and targeting infants, noting emotional harm to families.
Place Matters More Than Remains
- Henry argues repatriation and place preservation matter more than possession of old bones for many people.
- He suggests moral outrage often centers on destroying memorial sites rather than bodies themselves.
Use Proper Channels For Human Specimens
- Henry notes some bones can be legally obtained and urges clear paperwork and processes for acquiring old remains.
- He implies museums and collectors should follow repatriation rules and formal channels.
