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12. Murder Trial of the Century: Execution, Dissection and Revenge (Ep 2)

64 min • 28 maj 2025

17 murders in, what finally brought serial killers Burke and Hare to justice? How did the notorious partners in crime turn against each other? Which of the pair met a grisly end and who got off totally scot-free?

Join Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga as they retell the capture and gruesome fate of Burke and Hare.

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Producer: Callum Hill

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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