The Irish Serial Killers Who Sold Their Victims’ Bodies
Red Room · Apr 13, 2026 · 33:25
Red Room · Apr 13, 2026 · 33:25
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Burke and Hare are two of the most infamous serial killers in history, but they weren’t typical murderers. In 1828, Edinburgh, they killed at least 16 people and sold their bodies to medical schools in a booming underground body trade. This episode explores the real story behind the murders, the anatomy trade, and how they were finally caught.
This episode was written & hosted by me, Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly.
Links
Fever & Famine 1817-18 – In The News | Co. Tyrone People From The Past.
21 May 1947 - GRIM MURDER PARTNERSHIP HELPED MAKE EDINBURGH'S MEDICAL FAME - Trove
The Perpetrators, Burke and Hare
The Story of Burke and Hare - Edinburgh.
The William Burke Museum | The Cadies & Witchery Tours
Burke and Hare: The body snatchers - BBC Bitesize
Procuring Corpses: The English Anatomy Inspectorate, 1842 to 1858 - PMC
The untold story of serial killer William Burke's wife and her mysterious disappearance from Glasgow
Who were Burke & Hare? Edinburgh’s Infamous “Body Snatchers"
Burke and Hare: Two Edinburgh Murderers - geriwalton.com
Body Snatchers | The London Dungeon
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