Episode 36: The Ghosts of Salem, MA by High Spirits Chicago PODCAST published on 2017-05-16T15:54:22Z Episode 36: The Ghosts of Salem, MA Jay walks us through the ghosts (and witch trials) of Salem, Massachusetts. This story contains: 1. Religious zealotry. (And, perhaps a little Ergot poisoning!) 2. The Salem Witch Trials 1692. (20 people murdered by local authorities!) 3. Bridget Bishop – executed June 10, 1692. (The first executed. She’s a ghost!) 4. Correction corner: Judge HATHORN. (Jay makes a mistake!) 5. SHERIFF Corwin. (Oops! Judge Hathorne. Sheriff Corwin.) Sweet Dreams XOXOZzzz. Genre Storytelling
