When veteran broadcaster Alistair Cooke died in 2004 few suspected that he was yet to uncover his greatest story. What happened to his body as it lay in a funeral home would reveal a story of modern day grave robbery and helped smash a body-snatching ring that had made millions of dollars by chopping up and selling-off over 1000 bodies. Dead bodies have become big business.
Each year millions of people’s lives are improved by the use of tissue from the dead. Bodies are used to supply spare parts, and for surgeons to practice on. Horizon investigates the medical revolution that has created an almost insatiable demand for body parts and uncovers the growing industry and grisly black market that supplies human bodies for a price.
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This is a story that needs a wider audience for a whole lot of reasons. The presentation is just under 50 minutes, but I think it is worth watching.
Thank you for making this available. I reblogged it to my readers with the hope that they will both watch and use the post as a gateway to finding your blog. Best wishes, always.
Thanks for sharing and supporting my blog. These types of issues do not get much public attention. I really appreciate your effort for spreading the word.
You’re welcome! Best.