An introduction to the notorious duo. Includes portraits and a short bibliography as well as a narrative of their crimes.
Thumbnail sketch of the crimes and capture of these infamous Edinburgh murderers.
Richard Cussans of the Edinburgh City Libraries outlines this pair's murderous career. With nineteenth-century illustrations.
A synopsis of the story of these serial killers.
Profile of these infamous criminals. [The Scotsman]
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.
Introduction to the partners with a gruesome trade, and information on movies based on their deeds.
Biographical article on the immigrant laborers who briefly had a lucrative trade in murder.
Multi-part essay on the killers and their string of victims.
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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