The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

563 - The King of Ghouls - live

Dec 13, 2022

Comedians Dave and Gareth explore the life of Rufus Cantrell, The King of Ghouls. They cover dark topics like grave robbing, eccentric characters, and outdoor dissection demonstrations. The discussion includes a trial of Dr. Alexander tied to ghouls, macabre tales, and shady past events. The podcast combines humor with unsettling tones in a live recording from Indianapolis.

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Rufus Cantrell

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Quick takeaways

The King of Ghouls, Rufus Cantrell, led a notorious gang in large-scale grave robbing operations targeting urban and rural cemeteries.

Anonymous tips and stakeouts by law enforcement unveiled the gruesome reality of missing bodies and exposed Rufus Cantrell's extensive body snatching activities.

Dr. Joseph Alexander's involvement as a prominent buyer of stolen bodies, coupled with legal proceedings and challenges in prosecuting grave robbers, highlighted the dark side of the medical practices during that era.

Deep dives

Grave Robbing Operations Unveiled

Rufus Cantrell and his gang engaged in a grand scale of grave robbing, targeting both urban and rural cemeteries. Their meticulous approach involved strategically digging from the center of graves and often stripping bodies to facilitate quicker extractions. The gang's dominance in the stolen body market led to violent clashes with rival ghoul groups, resulting in gunfights and casualties like William Gray, whose death led to a bleak fate of being sold to a medical college.

Introduction

2min

Banter and History with Rufus Cantrell

6min

Exploring Rufus' Troubled Past and Early Ventures into Show Business

3min

Exploring Eccentric Characters and Dark Histories

18min

Analyzing an Odd and Amusing Picture

2min

Humorous Discussion on Outdoor Dissection Demonstration

2min

The Dark World of Grave Robbing

29min

Trial of Dr. Alexander and Community Reaction

4min

Ghoulish Tales and Shady Past

27min

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Dark Humor and Disturbing Tones with Stand-Up Show Announcement

3min

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine The King of Ghouls - Rufus Cantrell. Recorded live in Indianapolis. And the photo that Gareth talks about so much is here.