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 ...

Two Ohioans filed patents for devices to deter grave robbers in the late 19th century when robberies were on the rise to supply medical schools.

Two Ohioans filed patents for devices to deter grave robbers in the late 19th century when robberies were on the rise to supply medical schools.