Harvard Medical School's Morgue Manager has been charged for selling and shipping body parts. Over 4 more people have been caught selling body parts. Why did the man start selling human organs? Vikram Chandra brings you the details.

Harvard's morgue manager turns into an organ trafficker

Harvard Medical School's Morgue Manager has been charged for selling and shipping body parts. Over 4 more people have been caught selling body parts. Why did the man start selling human organs? Mohammad Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Harvard's Morgue Manager turns into an organ trafficker

<p>In what can be termed a gory act against humanity, a former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Cedric Lodge, has been accused of stealing and then selling&nbsp;human body parts, as per reports. He has been indicted on charges of stealing, selling, and shipping human body parts, according to media reports citing recent court filings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 55-year-old allegedly took dissected portions of donated cadavers, including heads, brains, skin, bones, and other remains, without the school's knowledge or permission. Lodge is said to have transported these stolen body parts from the Massachusetts morgue to his residence in New Hampshire.</p>

<h2><strong>Lodge's wife involved in conspiracy&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

<p>Cedric Lodge's wife, 63-year-old Denise, is also implicated in the case, accused of conspiring with him. The indictment reveals that human remains were sold to individuals such as 44-year-old Katrina Maclean, 46-year-old Joshua Taylor, and 52-year-old Matthew Lampi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two additional suspects, Jeremy Pauley and Candace Chapman Scott, have been identified in connection with the investigation. The indicted individuals face charges of conspiracy and interstate transport of stolen body parts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Katrina Maclean allegedly sold the stolen body parts through her store called Kat's Creepy Creations located in Peabody, Massachusetts.&nbsp;The case has shocked authorities, with US Attorney Gerard M. Karam stating that the theft and trafficking of humans remain to undermine the very essence of humanity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He emphasized the betrayal suffered by the generous donors who intended their bodies to be used for medical education and scientific advancement.</p>

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<p>“The theft and trafficking of human remains strikes at the very essence of what makes us human. It is particularly egregious that so many of the victims here volunteered to allow their remains to be used to educate medical professionals and advance the interests of science and healing. For them and their families to be taken advantage of in the name of profit is appalling. With these charges, we are seeking to secure some measure of justice for all these victims," he said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Employment terminated&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Harvard Medical School terminated Cedric Lodge's employment on 6 May. University officials expressed their dismay and vowed to support the affected donors' families during this distressing time. The incident has been described as a betrayal of the institution's commitment to healing and serving others.</p>

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<p>Harvard Medical School deans George Daley and Edward Hundert in a joint letter directed to the community wrote, “The reported incidents are a betrayal of HMS and, most importantly, each of the individuals who altruistically chose to will their bodies to HMS through the Anatomical Gift Program to advance medical education and research."</p>

<p>“We are so very sorry for the pain this news will cause for our anatomical donors’ families and loved ones, and HMS pledges to engage with them during this deeply distressing time,” they added.</p>

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In what can be termed a gory act against humanity, a former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Cedric Lodge, has been accused of stealing and then selling human body parts, as per reports.

In what can be termed a gory act against humanity, a former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Cedric Lodge, has been accused of stealing and then selling human body parts, as per reports. He has been indicted on charges of stealing, selling, and shipping human body parts, according to media reports citing recent court filings. The 55-year-old allegedly took dissected portions of donated cadavers, including heads, brains, skin, bones, and other remains, without the school's knowledge or permission. Lodge is said to have transported these stolen body parts from the Massachusetts morgue to his residence in New Hampshire. Lodge's wife involved in conspiracy Cedric Lodge's wife, 63-year-old Denise, is also implicated in the case, accused of conspiring with him. The indictment reveals that human remains were sold to individuals such as 44-year-old Katrina Maclean, 46-year-old Joshua Taylor, and 52-year-old Matthew Lampi. Two additional suspects, Jeremy Pauley and Candace Chapman Scott, have been identified in connection with the investigation. The indicted individuals face charges of conspiracy and interstate transport of stolen body parts. Also Read | Roger Payne, biologist who discovered whales could sing, passes away at 88 Katrina Maclean allegedly sold the stolen body parts through her store called Kat's Creepy Creations located in Peabody, Massachusetts. The case has shocked authorities, with US Attorney Gerard M. Karam stating that the theft and trafficking of humans remain to undermine the very essence of humanity. He emphasized the betrayal suffered by the generous donors who intended their bodies to be used for medical education and scientific advancement. Also Read | At least 26 including six children killed in fresh fighting between army and resistance fighters “The theft and trafficking of human remains strikes at the very essence of what makes us human. It is particularly egregious that so many of the victims here volunteered to allow their remains to be used to educate medical professionals and advance the interests of science and healing. For them and their families to be taken advantage of in the name of profit is appalling. With these charges, we are seeking to secure some measure of justice for all these victims," he said in a statement. Employment terminated Harvard Medical School terminated Cedric Lodge's employment on 6 May. University officials expressed their dismay and vowed to support the affected donors' families during this distressing time. The incident has been described as a betrayal of the institution's commitment to healing and serving others. Watch | UK MPs publish Partygate report | English Latest news × Harvard Medical School deans George Daley and Edward Hundert in a joint letter directed to the community wrote, “The reported incidents are a betrayal of HMS and, most importantly, each of the individuals who altruistically chose to will their bodies to HMS through the Anatomical Gift Program to advance medical education and research." “We are so very sorry for the pain this news will cause for our anatomical donors’ families and loved ones, and HMS pledges to engage with them during this deeply distressing time,” they added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Ex-Harvard Medical School morgue manager indicted for stealing, selling human remains

<p>The body of John McAfee, software entrepreneur, is in a Spanish morgue even a year after his death as legal case from his family is yet to be resolved, said his lawyer.</p>

<p>McAfee launched world's first commercial anti-virus software in 1987. He was found dead, aged 75 years, last year (June 23) in his prison cellin Spain. He was found dead just hours after Spanish court gave a go-ahead for his extradition to the US on tax evasion charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The British-American mogul had been jailed in the Barcelona-area Brians 2 jail for eight months following his arrest after years on the run from US authorities.</p>

<p>In autopsy, it was determined that he died by suicide. Prison authorities said he had already attempted to kill himself four months before dying.</p>

<p>Shortly after his death, McAfee's widow said he was not suicidal and that she would seek "answers."</p>

<p>"It's difficult to put into words what life has been like this past year," Janice McAfee tweeted on Thursday, calling on users to sign an online petition "to help pressure" Spanish authorities to release McAfee's remains.</p>

<p>The petition has been signes by 1,365 people so far. It calls for independent autopsy "to determine if the official cause of death can be challenged or investigated privately".</p>

<p>McAfee's family considered the original autopsy to be incomplete and asked for further checks, which were denied by a local judge, said the late entrepreneur's lawyer Javier Villalba on Wednesday. The family appealed that decision.</p>

<p>A judge then ruled that McAfee's body could not be handed to the family until their appeal was resolved, the lawyer said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The body of John McAfee, software entrepreneur, is in a Spanish morgue even a year after his death as legal case from his family is yet to be resolved, said his lawyer. McAfee launched world's first commercial anti-virus software in 1987. He was found dead, aged 75 years, last year (June 23) in his prison cellin Spain. He was found dead just hours after Spanish court gave a go-ahead for his extradition to the US on tax evasion charges. The British-American mogul had been jailed in the Barcelona-area Brians 2 jail for eight months following his arrest after years on the run from US authorities. In autopsy, it was determined that he died by suicide. Prison authorities said he had already attempted to kill himself four months before dying. Shortly after his death, McAfee's widow said he was not suicidal and that she would seek "answers." "It's difficult to put into words what life has been like this past year," Janice McAfee tweeted on Thursday, calling on users to sign an online petition "to help pressure" Spanish authorities to release McAfee's remains. The petition has been signes by 1,365 people so far. It calls for independent autopsy "to determine if the official cause of death can be challenged or investigated privately". McAfee's family considered the original autopsy to be incomplete and asked for further checks, which were denied by a local judge, said the late entrepreneur's lawyer Javier Villalba on Wednesday. The family appealed that decision. A judge then ruled that McAfee's body could not be handed to the family until their appeal was resolved, the lawyer said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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An elderly man in Shanghai was mistakenly declared dead and wheeled to the morgue. He was saved by alert medics who felt something was wrong. How many such mishaps will it take for Xi Jinping to abandon 'zero-covid'? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Shanghai man mistakenly declared dead

<p>The family of a 45-year-old Indian man got the shock of their lives. The man who was declared dead after being involved in a road accident was discovered to be still alive after spending the night in the morgue freezer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Srikesh Kumar was taken to a clinic in critical condition after being hit by a motorbike in Moradabad, east of the Indian capital, New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was transported to a private medical facility where a doctor declared him dead upon arrival. Following this, he was transported to a government hospital for a post-mortem on Friday.</p>

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<p>"The emergency medical officer examined him. He did not find any signs of life and hence declared him dead," said Rajendra Kumar, the hospital's medical superintendent.</p>

<p>Police were informed, and his body was placed in the morgue freezer until his family arrived six hours later, according to the doctor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of Kumar's relatives noticed that he was moving. In a video that went viral, she is heard saying, something along the lines of 'He's not dead. How did this happen? Look, he's breathing.'</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A 45-year-old man, who was declared 'dead' by doctors, was found alive despite spending a night in the freezer of a hospital morgue in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UP</a>’s Moradabad<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UttarPradesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UttarPradesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Moradabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Moradabad</a> <a href="https://t.co/iLnTl6VWDi">pic.twitter.com/iLnTl6VWDi</a></p>
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<p>"When a police team and his family came over to initiate the paperwork for the autopsy, he was found alive," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 45-year-old is undergoing further treatment, but is still in a coma, according to Rajendra Kumar.</p>

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<p>"This is nothing short of a miracle," he added.</p>

<p>Currently, an investigation is being conducted to determine how the doctors made the mistake of declaring him dead.</p>

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The family of a 45-year-old Indian man got the shock of their lives. The man who was declared dead after being involved in a road accident was discovered to be still alive after spending the night in the morgue freezer.

The family of a 45-year-old Indian man got the shock of their lives. The man who was declared dead after being involved in a road accident was discovered to be still alive after spending the night in the morgue freezer. Srikesh Kumar was taken to a clinic in critical condition after being hit by a motorbike in Moradabad, east of the Indian capital, New Delhi. He was transported to a private medical facility where a doctor declared him dead upon arrival. Following this, he was transported to a government hospital for a post-mortem on Friday. Also read | 44% Americans don't want children, say the world is too 'bleak' "The emergency medical officer examined him. He did not find any signs of life and hence declared him dead," said Rajendra Kumar, the hospital's medical superintendent. Police were informed, and his body was placed in the morgue freezer until his family arrived six hours later, according to the doctor. One of Kumar's relatives noticed that he was moving. In a video that went viral, she is heard saying, something along the lines of 'He's not dead. How did this happen? Look, he's breathing.' A 45-year-old man, who was declared 'dead' by doctors, was found alive despite spending a night in the freezer of a hospital morgue in #UP’s Moradabad#UttarPradesh #Moradabad pic.twitter.com/iLnTl6VWDi — Journalist Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) November 22, 2021 × "When a police team and his family came over to initiate the paperwork for the autopsy, he was found alive," he added. The 45-year-old is undergoing further treatment, but is still in a coma, according to Rajendra Kumar. Also read | It's raining cash! People grab free money as dollars spill from truck on to US freeway "This is nothing short of a miracle," he added. Currently, an investigation is being conducted to determine how the doctors made the mistake of declaring him dead. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of this video.

Watch | Back from the dead: Man found alive after night in a morgue freezer

Volunteers have recovered the bodies of 41 presumed migrants that washed up on a Libyan beach, an official from the coastal city of Sabratha said today.<br />
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The bodies, found on Saturday on the city&#39;s beach west of the capital Tripoli, were taken to the morgue for DNA testing before being buried, the official said.<br />
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&quot;We think that these are people who drowned five or six days ago,&quot; added the official who did not wish to be identified.<br />
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He said that normally one or two bodies a day were found and that 41 in just one day is &quot;an exceptionally high number&quot;.<br />
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The group of volunteers who found the bodies was trained by Sabratha city council in mid-July to look for victims of people smugglers, the official said.<br />
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Illegal migration from Libya booms in the summer months when the Mediterranean is generally calm and traffickers pack unsafe boats with migrants desperate to start a new life in Europe.<br />
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People smugglers have taken advantage of the chaos gripping Libya since the 2011 uprising that toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi to boost their lucrative business.<br />
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They cram migrants into boats that are small and unsafe for the perilous journey to Italy just 300 kilometres from Libya&#39;s shores.<br />
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Thousands of migrants try each year to make the sea crossing but many drown.<br />
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More than 10,000 migrants bound for Europe, mostly sub-Saharan Africans, have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.<br />
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(AFP)

The people drowned five or six days ago, officials presumed, adding that 41 in just one day is 'an exceptionally high number'

Volunteers have recovered the bodies of 41 presumed migrants that washed up on a Libyan beach, an official from the coastal city of Sabratha said today. The bodies, found on Saturday on the city's beach west of the capital Tripoli, were taken to the morgue for DNA testing before being buried, the official said. "We think that these are people who drowned five or six days ago," added the official who did not wish to be identified. He said that normally one or two bodies a day were found and that 41 in just one day is "an exceptionally high number". The group of volunteers who found the bodies was trained by Sabratha city council in mid-July to look for victims of people smugglers, the official said. Illegal migration from Libya booms in the summer months when the Mediterranean is generally calm and traffickers pack unsafe boats with migrants desperate to start a new life in Europe. People smugglers have taken advantage of the chaos gripping Libya since the 2011 uprising that toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi to boost their lucrative business. They cram migrants into boats that are small and unsafe for the perilous journey to Italy just 300 kilometres from Libya's shores. Thousands of migrants try each year to make the sea crossing but many drown. More than 10,000 migrants bound for Europe, mostly sub-Saharan Africans, have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (AFP)

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