Salem’s Original Ghost Tour Started During the Witch Trials of 1692

Episode Description

Discover the shocking truth about ghosts in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. This isn’t your typical ghost story. These supernatural encounters were used as courtroom evidence that sent innocent people to the gallows. Join hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack as they explore the different types of apparitions that appeared in Salem testimony, from murdered wives seeking vengeance to protective angels revealing hidden crimes.

Some Featured Historical Cases

– George Burroughs. Former minister accused by ghostly wives appearing in winding sheets

– Ann Putnam Jr.’s Testimony: Multiple ghost sightings including murdered wives, children, and victims

– Martha Carrier’s Examination. Thirteen ghosts appearing as evidence against her

– Spectral Evidence. How ghost testimony became critical courtroom evidence leading to convictions

The Role of Ghosts as Legal Evidence

Learn how supernatural testimony functioned in 1692 trials.

Historical Figures Mentioned

George Burroughs, Ann Putnam Jr., Bridget Bishop, John Willard, Martha Carrier, Rebecca Nurse, Mary Bradbury, Giles Corey, Mary Easty, Susannah Sheldon, Mary Walcott, Elizabeth Hubbard

The Salem Irony

The ultimate twist: In 1692, innocent people were executed for supposedly appearing as ghosts. Today, tourists pay for ghost tours hoping to encounter those same spirits. Salem, Massachusetts—where historical tragedy became supernatural entertainment.

Episode Hosts

– Josh Hutchinson- Co-host, The Thing About Salem

– Sarah Jack – Co-host, The Thing About Salem

Keywords

Salem Witch Trials, ghost evidence, spectral evidence, 1692 Salem, Ann Putnam Jr., George Burroughs, Salem ghosts, witchcraft trials, historical ghosts, Salem Massachusetts, witch trial testimony, supernatural evidence, colonial America, Salem history, ghost tours Salem

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