Body Snatchers

The idea behind body snatching can have numerous meanings as to why someone would want a body in the first place. As we’ve learned in class and through this selection of reading, I’ve recognized how the actions into getting these bodies can differ.  In John Collins Warren’s case, one thing I noticed was that after the body was taken out of the coffin, it was stressed on how important is was that two men always stayed behind to finish the work by covering up the grave.

After reading this selection of body snatching, its clear to me that theres more to simply digging up a body and running. These body snatchers had meticulously thought out processes in order to get the freshest body; while keeping in mind not to get caught. Some had marked graves that were recently buried while others refrained from using tools that would create noise while digging, and even tools that worked better by minimizing marks on the surface. 

As a whole, grave robbers were feared by mourners and wanted by (some not all) doctors. I never would of thought so much time and effort could be put into the theft of bodies.