William Burke
Type: Person
As of November 2026, William Burke has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The BMJ (Oct 2025). William Burke is referenced in "Dissection Horror Stories - Halloween Episode" on The BMJ as a notorious figure in the history of body snatching. He collaborated with William Hare to murder vulnerable individuals for their bodies, which they sold to anatomist Robert Knox. The episode highlights Burke's execution and public dissection, which sparked discussions leading to the Anatomy Act of 1832.
Murderer/body-supplier in the Burke and Hare murders (1820s) at Edinburgh (activity and trial context) specializing in.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on The BMJ |
| Role | Murderer/body-supplier in the Burke and Hare murders (1820s) |
| Affiliation | Edinburgh (activity and trial context) |
Who talks about William Burke on podcasts?
William Burke came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The BMJ.
- Dissection Horror Stories - Halloween Episode on The BMJ (Oct 2025)
What is William Burke mentioned alongside?
William Burke is most often mentioned alongside William Hare and Robert Knox.
Worked with: William Hare, Robert Knox