The Shady History of the Victorian Body Rustler

If you've ever wondered what the body rustler actually did back again in the day, you're in regarding quite a grim treat. It wasn't simply about digging arbitrary holes within the terrain; it was a highly organized, albeit totally illegal, side hustle that kept the particular wheels of clinical science turning in the 18th and 19th centuries. It's one of all those dark chapters of history that feels like it is supposed to be in a scary movie, but intended for the people living through it, the threat was very real and honestly very terrifying. ...

March 20, 2026 · 7 min · Soohyun Wang