Masterpiece Theatre of the Macabre

Authorities probe theft of body parts
By TOM HAYS
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Authorities are investigating allegations that hundreds of bodies were illegally carved up in funeral homes around New York City and sold for parts without the permission of the families of the deceased.

Corpses - including that of famed British broadcaster Alistair Cooke - were used to harvest human bone, skin and tendons which were then sold for a profit, authorities allege.

I figured that fit right in behind Lt. Col. Kurtz.