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Burke and Hare: The Anatomy Murderers of Edinburgh

They lured people to their deaths, then sold the cadavers to medical schools.

By Orrin Grey | Published Feb 28, 2019

burke and hare — Photo Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images

burke and hare — An illustration of Dr. Robert Knox.
Photo Credit: Hulton Archive / Getty Images

burke and hare — Mrs. Hare’s lodging house, where many of the murders took place.
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

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burke and hare — The final two victims: James “Daft Jamie” Wilson (left) and Mary Docherty (right).
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

burke and hare — A large crowd attends Burke’s public execution.

burke and hare — Burke’s skeleton, on display at the Anatomy Museum in Edinburgh.

Historical Crimes