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Burke & Hare: Scotland's Most Notorious Serial Killers

They’re the most famous grave-robbers in the world…except they never robbed any graves.

They’re the most famous grave-robbers in the world…except they never actually robbed any graves. Discover the true story of Burke and Hare’s murderous rampage through the streets of Edinburgh, all to serve the needs of the city’s scientific minds.

Anthony tells Maddy the unnerving details about the infamous 19th century serial-killing duo.

Written by Anthony Delaney. Edited by Tom Delargy. Producer is Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.

All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.

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42 minutes