Originally published: London : W. Hodge, 1948. New and enl. general edition (Notable British trials). With new introduction by Alan M. Dershowitz.

William Burke, William Hare and Helen M'Dougal were associated in the murder of more than sixteen persons. This volume deals especially with the trial, in the High Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh, of William Burke and Helen M'Dougal who were indicted for the murder of three of the victims, in December, 1828. The trial of William Hare for the murder of James Wilson is included.

Burke, William, 1792-1829 > Trials, litigation, etc.

Hare, William, 1792?-1870? > Trials, litigation, etc.

M'Dougal, Helen, 1795?- > Trials, litigation, etc.

Hare, William, Mrs. > Trials, litigation, etc.

Trials (Murder) > Scotland.

Grave robbing > Scotland > Cases.

Body snatching > Scotland > Cases.