Episode
The Resurrection Man of Augusta
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- Southern Gothic
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- Mar 2, 2026
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- 2164
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Summary
In downtown Augusta, Georgia, construction crews renovating the former Medical College of Georgia made a discovery that should’ve been impossible to miss for more than a century: dozens of boxes of human bones buried beneath a dirt basement floor—men, women, and children, dating back to the 1800s. The explanation was as old as American medical education itself: before cadavers could be obtained legally, schools relied on grave robbing—and in Augusta, that work fell to one man whose name still carries a chill. Grandison Harris, an enslaved “porter” forced into the role of resurrection man, became the most notorious body-snatcher tied to Cedar Grove Cemetery, the city’s burial ground for Black and poor residents. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia…