An intriguing account of the practice of ‘Burking’ in 19th Century Lincolnshire.

Burke and Hare were convicted in Edinburgh, but the practice of grave robbery occurred throughout the UK. Hear what happened in Lincolnshire and decide for yourself whether body snatching was a permissible crime which increased medical knowledge or those guilty should feel the full wrath of the law.

 Elaine now works is an historical researcher and speaker as well as delivering an undergraduate module on local history at BGU.