William Burke

was a bodysnatcher living in 19th century Edinburgh. Together with Billy Hare, he murdered Daft Jamie and Mary Patterson, among others, in 1828. (AUDIO: Medicinal Purposes)
== Behind the scenes ==
* He was played by Simon Pegg in the 2010 film Burke & Hare.
Category:19th century individuals
Category:Murderers from the real world
Category:People from the real world encountered by the Sixth Doctor