Head Number 7
Always True CrimeDonating 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.
So how did... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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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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- Fascinating subject, iffy execution
Interesting subject but a bit disorganized. I think this podcast suffers from having been released before the trial, because there were a lot of questions about the actual case at the centre of this podcast that went unanswered and unaddressed. For example, I would’ve liked to hear about the research implications of designated research materials being sold under the table to eccentrics for unscientific purposes.
To compensate for the lack of information and analysis they seemed to have on this... more
Apple Podcasts3DwigtRortugal
Canada5 months ago - A Great Listen for Binging
This is a good in-depth story that approaches an interesting and tough subject with respect and dignity while also inviting reflection. However, they reuse audio clips, lengthy ones, in different episodes so I was often confused thinking that I had already listened to this episode. This problem would be eliminated if you are binging, however!
Apple Podcasts4Dr Listener
United States9 months ago - Fascinating listen if you like law and can stomach the death bits
Head Number 7 was so interesting and educational.
I learned a ton about the laws surrounding bodies, those who deal in human remains and this strange crime. How horrible for the families.
The narrator’s voice was fabulous and authoritative and had a lovely pace and lively quality.
Apple Podcasts5louise the car renterUnited Statesa year ago - 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 Podcasts2Lmiller8912United Statesa year ago - Love it!!
Love this one!
Apple Podcasts5TranquilCat1974United Statesa year ago
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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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1. Henry Scrag
2. Damian Huffer
3. Jeremy Pauley
4. Catherine Barnett
5. Patrick Pester
6. Tanya Marsh
7. Ali Jarmaning
8. Jenny Dunkley
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