zakur
19th August 2003, 03:49 PM
Book bound with murderer's skin goes on public display (http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_809026.html?menu=news.quirkies)
John Horwood was hanged on in April 1821 for killing a girl who had spurned his advances.
His body was given to a surgeon at Bristol Royal Infirmary to be dissected for the benefit of medical students, reports The Times.
The anatomist kept a detailed record of his findings and, after completing his work, had them bound together with a transcript of Horwood's trial.
His flayed skin was taken to a local tanner, who turned it into leather for the equivalent of £1.50.
John Horwood was hanged on in April 1821 for killing a girl who had spurned his advances.
His body was given to a surgeon at Bristol Royal Infirmary to be dissected for the benefit of medical students, reports The Times.
The anatomist kept a detailed record of his findings and, after completing his work, had them bound together with a transcript of Horwood's trial.
His flayed skin was taken to a local tanner, who turned it into leather for the equivalent of £1.50.