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b'In 1827 William Burke and William Hare, both poor immigrants from Ireland, enter into a business partnership. When a lodger at Hare\\u2019s boarding house suddenly dies the pair meets Dr. Robert Knox, one of the world\\u2019s most sought-after anatomy professors. Knox needs cadavers to teach classes to future surgeons\\u2014just like anatomy professors today. Burke and Hare earn more money with one body than a year\\u2019s worth of wages. But now\\u2026they need more bodies.\\nWritten, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink\\n\\nSupport this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link:\\xa0https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1\\n\\nSubscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books:\\xa0katewinklerdawson.com\\nIf you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)\\nSee my sources here:\\xa0tenfoldmorewicked.com\\xa0\\n2021 All Rights Reserved\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'