Episodes

  • The SPRINGFIELD WITCH HUNT The CASE of MARY and HUGH PARSONS PART2 #16

    The SPRINGFIELD WITCH HUNT The CASE of MARY and HUGH PARSONS PART2 #16
    Nov 14 2024
    #WitchTrialHistory #MaryAndHughParsons #ParanoiaAndHysteria In 17th-century Springfield, Mary Parsons, obsessed with witchcraft, becomes convinced her neighbor, Mercy Marshfield, is a witch, which leads to a defamation lawsuit. At the same time, Mary starts to suspect her own husband, Hugh, of witchcraft after a series of events, including accusations of cursing a cow and causing an illness. As paranoia spreads, Hugh is further implicated after the death of their child, Samuel. The townspeople turn against them, and Mary, overwhelmed by her delusions, confesses to witchcraft. She is sentenced to death but dies from typhus before execution. Hugh is released but fades into obscurity.
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    10 mins
  • The SPRINGFIELD WITCH HUNT The CASE of MARY and HUGH PARSONS PART1 #15

    The SPRINGFIELD WITCH HUNT The CASE of MARY and HUGH PARSONS PART1 #15
    Nov 13 2024
    #MaryParsons #WitchcraftInNewEngland #17thCenturyColonialLife In 17th century New England, Mary Parsons moved from Wales seeking a new life in the colonies after her marriage ended in abandonment. She eventually married Huk Parsons, a brickmaker, in Springfield. Despite financial security, their marriage became strained due to Huk’s obsession with wealth and power, and Mary’s increasing mental health issues. When a flu and smallpox epidemic struck, Mary’s daughter, Hannah, remained unaffected, fueling suspicions of witchcraft. This, combined with Huk's volatile temper and the community's fear of witches, led to the couple becoming prime suspects in witch trials. Their story unfolds as a tragic narrative of ambition, isolation, and the consequences of unchecked rumors.
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    8 mins
  • The SHOCKING CASE of the ASSAULT WITCHES of SAN FERNANDO #14

    The SHOCKING CASE of the ASSAULT WITCHES of SAN FERNANDO #14
    Nov 13 2024
    #ClaraGarcíaMurder #WitchcraftAndViolence #TeenageKillerCase The tragic murder of 16-year-old Clara García Casado in Cádiz, Spain, in 2000 shocked the community. Clara’s two friends, Iria and Raquel, had become increasingly obsessed with dark themes like witchcraft and serial killers. After a failed attempt to harm a pregnant woman, they targeted Clara, planning her murder over several days. On May 26, 2000, they invited Clara to a park where they fatally stabbed her. Their involvement was revealed through journal entries, and both were arrested and convicted of murder. They were later released with new identities, but their crime left the community in disbelief.
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    10 mins
  • The Terrible Witch Hunt of Bamberg (Germany) #13

    The Terrible Witch Hunt of Bamberg (Germany) #13
    Nov 13 2024
    #BambergWitchTrials #WitchcraftHistory #GermanWitchHunts Between 1626 and 1631, Bamberg, Germany, saw a brutal witch hunt under Prince-Bishop Johann Georg Fuchs von Dornheim. The region was already reeling from famine, disease, and the religious strife of the Thirty Years' War. The trials began when the bishop accused citizens of witchcraft, and soon, the terror spread across the town. Thousands were tortured into false confessions, leading to executions by burning at the stake. Among the victims were Christina Morha, Johannes Junius, and Dorothea Flock. The trials only ceased after Dorothea's death prompted public outcry and an investigation into the trials, ending with the bishop’s death in 1633.
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    10 mins
  • ALL about the REAL CASE of the SAMLESBURY WITCHES #12

    ALL about the REAL CASE of the SAMLESBURY WITCHES #12
    Nov 13 2024
    #SamlesburyWitchTrial #WitchcraftAccusations #WitchHuntHistory In 1612, Jane Southworth, Jennet Bierley, and Ellen Bierley were accused of witchcraft in Samlesbury, Lancashire, based on the testimony of a young girl, Grace Sowerbutts. Grace claimed the women had transformed into animals, killed a child, and participated in sinister rituals. Despite lacking physical evidence, the accusations seemed convincing. However, it was later revealed that Grace's testimony was fabricated under the influence of her uncle, a Catholic priest. With the truth exposed, the women were acquitted, but the case illustrates the dangers of religious conflict and superstition in witch hunts.
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    8 mins
  • THE REAL CASE OF THE 11 WITCHES OF PENDLE HILL #11

    THE REAL CASE OF THE 11 WITCHES OF PENDLE HILL #11
    Nov 13 2024
    #PendleHillWitchTrials #LancashireWitchTrials #WitchcraftHysteria In 1612, Pendle Hill in Lancashire became the center of one of England’s most infamous witch hunts. Driven by religious and political tensions, including King James I's obsession with witchcraft, a series of accusations led to the trial and execution of 10 people. The Device and Shatt families were at the heart of the trials, with confessions, feuds, and alleged black magic rituals fueling the hysteria. While most of the accused were innocent victims of superstition, the trials left a tragic legacy and remain a stark reminder of the dangers of mass fear.
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    7 mins
  • ALL about the 13 WITCHES and THE CAGE PART2 #10

    ALL about the 13 WITCHES and THE CAGE PART2 #10
    Nov 13 2024
    #TheCageHauntedHouse #VanessaMitchellStory #HauntedHomeHistory Vanessa bought an old house, "The Cage," without seeing it in person. Once she moved in, strange occurrences, like shadows, cold spots, and flickering lights, grew increasingly terrifying. As she researched its dark past, she discovered the house had been used to imprison the sick and dying during plagues, and its previous owners had met tragic fates. Paranormal experts confirmed the presence of malevolent spirits, and Vanessa eventually fled with her baby, sharing her experience in a book. The house was later sold, leaving its terrifying history behind for someone else to face.
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    8 mins
  • ALL about the 13 WITCHES and THE CAGE PART1 #9

    ALL about the 13 WITCHES and THE CAGE PART1 #9
    Nov 13 2024
    #ZosiWitchTrials #UrsulaKemp #WitchcraftHistory In 1582, Zosi's witch trials saw 13 women, including Ursula Kemp, accused of witchcraft. After personal conflicts and a series of tragic events, Ursula was tortured and confessed to dark practices, implicating others in the town. Six women were executed, while others lived in isolation. The infamous history of Zosi still lingers, with the town's prison, "The Cage," serving as a reminder of its dark past. Even today, the legacy of fear and superstition haunts the village.
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    8 mins