Cedric Lodge, a former manager at Harvard Medical School's morgue, is set to plead guilty to stealing body parts donated for research and selling them for profit. The investigation revealed that he exploited his position in the Anatomical Gift Program, transforming it into a source for macabre curiosities instead of ensuring respectful treatment of cadavers. For several years, he operated a criminal enterprise, selling body parts across multiple states. His actions have marred the reputation of Harvard Medical School, prompting condemnation from the institution's leadership.
A former manager at Harvard's morgue, Cedric Lodge, will plead guilty to stealing body parts, selling them to collectors as macabre curiosities.
Lodge, who was fired in 2023, misused his position in the Anatomical Gift Program, turning the morgue into a shopping emporium for body parts.
Prosecutors stated that Lodge supplied stolen brains, skin, and more to collectors across several states, infiltrating a criminal network involving multiple people.
Harvard Medical School's dean condemned the misconduct, emphasizing the serious breach of trust at one of the nation's top medical institutions.
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