Did Elma's cousin curse Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Judge Lansing? Check out this episode and see if you can separate fact from fiction. 

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Upcoming episodes will dive into the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis and (drum roll please.....) the history of Halloween!!! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast if you want to follow along with all the spooky stories still to come. 

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When Elma Sands left her home on December 22, 1799 she thought she was running away to get married. Instead, she stepped out of the safety of her home and into the pages of history, becoming one of New York City's most famous unsolved murders. 

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Check back next week for a bonus episode on the curse that Elma's sister put on Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and the rest of the team prosecuting and defending her sister's suspected killer. 

Over 300 years ago Giles Corey laid a curse on Salem Village with his dying breath...or did he? Listen to the episode and decide for yourself. 

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Resources for this episode include:

https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-curse-of-giles-corey/

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/curse-salem-ma/

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In 1692 the infamous witch trials that had plagued Europe made their way to America in destructive fashion. In less than a year over 200 people stood accused and 20 were dead. What exactly happened in Salem, Massachusetts in the winter of 1692? What caused the hysteria that gripped a small town? Check out this episode to find out more and be sure to visit the below links for more information. 

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Looking for a great book recommendation? Check out my favorite book on the trials: The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff 

https://www.amazon.com/The-Witches-Stacy-Schiff-audiobook/dp/B016V5IG1C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=77130GLF1LNL&keywords=the+witches+stacy+schiff&qid=1670654326&sprefix=the+witches+s%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1

Show Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/salem-witch-trials-causes/6

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/salem-witch-hunt-trump-tweet

https://www.ushistory.org/us/3g.asp

https://www.biography.com/news/salem-witch-trials-facts

https://historyofmassachusetts.org/ann-putnam-jr/

https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-creepy-music-box-halloween-music-horror-scary-spooky-dark-ambient-118577/

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