An Anatomy of Murder: Burke & Hare 1828, by Mark John Maguire

With the possible exception of Jack the Ripper, Burke & Hare are the most infamous names in British criminal history. The murders they committed and the purposes for which they did them, have led to an endless run of “body-snatcher“ horror movies. Their acts were so horrific that it comes as something of a shock to learn that justice was only partially served in this case... Their story of “The West Port Murders“ in Edinburgh in 1828, provides an ethical discourse on the dangers of addiction to scientific study and exploration, at the expense of all other considerations, of humanity and morality. Ultimately it required an Act of Parliament - the Anatomy Act of 1832 - to end the terror of the “resurrectionists,“ and men like Dr Knox, who promoted their activities. Mark John Maguire They Got Away With Murder #Burke&Hare #TheyGotAwayWIthMurder #MarkJohnMaguire #MargaretDocherty #TheWestPortMurders #Edinburghmurders #TrueCrime #MurderMystery #Resurrectionist