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Head Number 7

Always True Crime
Harvard Medical School
Body Donation
Cedric Lodge
Human Remains
Human Remains Trade
Death Industry
Oddities Community
Legal Implications
Medial Ethics
Ethical Sourcing
Body Snatching
Scandals In Academia
Ethics Of Body Donation
Body Brokers
Allie Jarmaning
Criminal Activity
Katherine Varnette
Charles Loftus
Social Media
Anatomical Gifts

Donating your body to science is a final, noble act. If you’re donating it to one of the world’s most prestigious medical schools you might even hope you will contribute to a scientific breakthrough. But at Harvard Medical School something went wrong…the head of their mortuary had gone rogue and in 2019 a shocking discovery led to the realisation that body parts were being sold online.

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The families want justice, but is the law on their side? They fight a class action against the university, while preparations for Cedric’s trial are underway - but will it ever happen? We speak to the lawyer who defended one of the most infamous body... more

Are the bodies allegedly sold from the Harvard morgue priceless or worthless? Turi learns it’s an argument that’s key to the case. And finds out the surprising ways a donated body can help science and technology, from football helmets to ejector seat... more

Turi looks at the complicated history of universities and human remains - from grave robbing to buying bones with your books. And learn about the broadcasting legend who ended up mixed up in a plot involving the mafia and the UK’s National Health Ser... more

What rights do you have over your own corpse? If you donate your body to science what will actually become of it? As the families of the victims mobilise they learn about the legal grey areas that exist around the rights of a corpse.

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Henry Scrag
Dealer and collector of oddities, specializing in human remains.
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Damian Huffer
Bioarchaeologist and forensic anthropologist.
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Jeremy Pauley
A specialist in the collectibles of oddities and macabre artifacts
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Patrick Pester
Freelance journalist studying the oddities trade
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Tanya Marsh
Professor of law running a unique course on funeral and cemetery law
Wake Forest University
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Ali Jarmaning
Boston-based journalist and host of WBUR series Last Seen, Post Mortem, The Stolen Bodies of Harvard
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Catherine Barnett
Medical malpractice class-action attorney
Morgan & Morgan
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Jenny Dunkley
Wife of Barry Dunkley, who donated his body to science
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Amy Dash
Expert discussing the implications of body donations
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Professor Turi King
A geneticist specializing in ancient and forensic DNA, Professor Turi King guides listeners through the ethical and legal complexities surrounding body donations and the human remains trade.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Whiplash from all the detours in the story

    Interesting topic and this podcast does have some interesting points. However I ended up stopping this one because of all the side stories-many of which did not flow from one to the next. I would have loved to hear the actual crime story of the Harvard director who this podcast is supposed to be about-not our society’s perceptions about death and dying.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lmiller8912
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it!!

    Love this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TranquilCat1974
    United States7 months ago
  • Enjoyed it

    Really enjoyed this podcast something different

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    breakaway2006
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • So very well done

    This is a well-written, well-researched, and well-presented program without exploitation.

    The presenter has a beautiful voice which made listening pleasurable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jarshush
    United States8 months ago
  • Where is the crime story?

    95% of the story revolves around discussions of how body parts are bought/sold and how we, as humans perceive death and such. I often found myself thinking about basically anything rather than paying attention to any of the episodes. I don’t feel I learned much about the crime itself, which is what drew me to this podcast. I feel the opportunity to tell an unbelievable story was lost.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anytac
    United States8 months ago

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Many express concern over the ethical implications presented and the emotional impact on families involved.
Some criticisms arise regarding the inclusion of UK-based discussions which may not align with the US-centric narratives of the events.
Overall, the emotional weight of the episodes is highlighted, demonstrating the seriousness of the topics covered.
Listeners find the content captivating and appreciate the investigation into a shocking story.

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Focusing on the disturbing events surrounding body donations, the content centers around the unethical practices discovered at a prestigious medical institution. The narrative vividly explores the journey of body parts, particularly through the lens of Cedric Lodge, a former morgue manager, who sold human remains illicitly. Episodes feature extensive discussions on the devastating emotional impact on families who believed they were contributing to medical science through altruistic donations. The podcast also delves into the broader implications of body donation ethics, legal loopholes, and societal attitudes towards death and human remains, making it a unique exploration of a dark and compelling subject.

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