Browsing by Subject "Body Snatching"

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    A Famine of Cadavers: Indianapolis Graverobbing in 1902
    (2023-09-22) Flook, Chris
    Presentation slides for lecture delivered by Chris Flook (Public Historian; Senior Lecturer of Media, Ball State University) on September 22, 2023. In fall of 1902, Indianapolis police detectives uncovered a massive graverobbing ring. That summer, ghoulish body snatchers had plundered Marion County cemeteries for fresh corpses and sold them to medical colleges as cadavers. This presentation, based on Flook’s book, "Indianapolis Graverobbing: A Syndicate of Death," explores this history, the state’s anatomy laws at the time, and the trials of those involved. Presentation recording available online: https://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/media/237h73x38q
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    Beneath the Scalpel: Exploring the Dark Chapters in the History of Body Procurement
    (2023-10-03) Brokaw, James J.
    Presentation slides for lecture delivered by James J. Brokaw, PhD, MPH (Professor Emeritus of Anatomy & Cell Biology, IU School of Medicine) on October 3, 2023. Uncovering the controversial and often grim history of acquiring bodies for anatomical study, from the shadowy days of grave robbing and body snatching to the emergence of ethical standards and regulations, this presentation shines a light on the evolution of practices that have shaped the field of dissection, prompting reflection on the delicate balance between scientific progress and ethical considerations. Presentation recording available online: https://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/media/692t156n7d