RGU Crime Files
Welcome to RGU Crime Files, the podcast that unearths the North-east of Scotland's most gripping true crime stories and the legal and social questions they raise.
Hosted by Pete McIntosh and featuring expert voices from Robert Gordon University’s School of Law and Social Sciences, each episode explores a real-life historic case that shook communities, tested the justice system, and still resonates today.
This isn’t just about what happened, it’s about why it matters. Through compelling storytelling and expert discussion, we’ll examine the lasting impact of these crimes on society, law, and public perception.
Whether you're a true crime fan, a student of justice, or simply curious about how the past shapes our world today, RGU Crime Files invites you to go beyond the headlines and into the heart of the case.
RGU Crime Files
Episode 3 - Body Snatching and the Anatomy Riot
In 19th-century Aberdeen, the dead were no longer safe. As medical schools struggled to meet the demand for dissection cadavers, grave robbers began to raid local kirkyards, fuelled by profit and a growing market for bodies.
But when the public discovered what was happening, outrage turned to violence, leading to the Anatomy Riot.
Featuring expert insight from Robert Gordon University’s School of Law and Social Sciences, we uncover the chilling world of body snatching, the ethical and legal dilemmas it exposed, and how it shaped the future of medical law in Scotland.
Curious to learn more? Turn curiosity into a career and explore RGU’s range of law and criminology courses at rgu.ac.uk/lawandsocialsciences.
