Case Closed: Burke and Hare
An introduction to the notorious duo. Includes portraits and a short bibliography as well as a narrative of their crimes.
The Story of Burke and Hare
Thumbnail sketch of the crimes and capture of these infamous Edinburgh murderers.
History Sphere: Burke and Hare
Richard Cussans of the Edinburgh City Libraries outlines this pair's murderous career. With nineteenth-century illustrations.
Burke & Hare
A synopsis of the story of these serial killers.
Burke and Hare--Murder for Money?
Profile of these infamous criminals. [The Scotsman]
The Resurrectionists
The dark side of Edinburgh's fame for its medical schools was the trade in cadavers. Photographs of city landmarks accompany the story of Burke and Hare.
Graverobbers! The Trial of Burke and Hare
Introduction to the partners with a gruesome trade, and information on movies based on their deeds.
Wikipedia: William Burke and William Hare
Biographical article on the immigrant laborers who briefly had a lucrative trade in murder.
William Burke & William Hare
Multi-part essay on the killers and their string of victims.
Graverobbers and Dr. Robert Knox
Two-part essay on Burke and Hare follows up on the murderers' best customer and their female companions, after William Burke was hanged.
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