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The Gruesome Business of Body-Snatching in 19th Century Edinburgh
46:28 - 54:26 (07:57)
Dr. Robert Knox, a respected professor in anatomy in Edinburgh, was unknowingly purchasing murdered bodies of poor people brought in by two Irish immigrants for dissection. It was only when suspicious medical students tipped off authorities that the scheme came to light.
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Dr. Knox created a successful anatomy school in 19th century Edinburgh, despite close calls with the law and suspicions from his students.
46:28 - 51:51 (05:23)
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Dr. Knox created a successful anatomy school in 19th century Edinburgh, despite close calls with the law and suspicions from his students. The school's success attracted people outside of the medical field who wanted to join in the fun.
ChapterThe Gruesome Business of Body-Snatching in 19th Century Edinburgh
Episode54: Murder, Mystery and Medicine. Holyrood Royal Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The police were anonymously tipped off about the suspicious actions of professor Robert Knox by one of his students.
51:51 - 54:26 (02:34)
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The police were anonymously tipped off about the suspicious actions of professor Robert Knox by one of his students. Upon interrogation, his associates Helen and Burke's stories didn't match up, and they were taken to the police station, leading to the discovery of Mary's body that they were trying to dispose off.