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Coffin Torpedoes? See the wild idea 19th-century inventors had to stop grave robbing

Grave robbing increased during the Victorian Era to supply cadavers for medical schools. The theft of John Scott Harrison's body brought national attention to the issue. Patents were filed for "coffin ...
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Their bodies were snatched. Now actors resurrect their stories.

In the warm light inside the chapel of Congressional Cemetery, A.J. Orlikoff stood before a dozen or so volunteers seated in the pews and set the scene. Throughout the late 19th century, he said, ...
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Who was the real Ed Gein? The true story of the grave-robbing serial killer in Netflix's 'Monster' — and how he inspired 'Psycho'

Ed Gein, a grave-robbing serial killer, is the latest subject of a Netflix true crime series. Ryan Murphy's new show, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, stars Charlie Hunnam as the titular serial killer and ...

Grave robbers, body snatchers and tales of old roar to life at Congressional Cemetery

In this “Matt About Town,” we’re taking you on a walk through Congressional Cemetery in D.C. at a Halloween event that’s become a must-attend: “Soul Strolls!” ...
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Coffin Torpedoes? See the wild idea 19th-century inventors had to stop grave robbing

Among the famous inventions Ohioans often learn about in school are the airplane, chewing gum, modern traffic lights and Teflon. But there's one that has gotten far less notoriety: the coffin torpedo.