Mercy Brown | Rhode Island's Last American Vampire - Fact or Folklore? — Ep. 3 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 28 MIN

Mercy Brown | Rhode Island's Last American Vampire - Fact or Folklore? — Ep. 3

from State of the Unknown | Documented Hauntings and Real Paranormal Cases Across America

In 1892, a family in Rhode Island was dying one by one. Locals believed something—or someone—was feeding from the grave.When the coffin of 19-year-old Mercy Brown was opened, what they found sparked one of the most chilling vampire legends in U.S. history.Host Robert Barber uncovers the real story behind New England’s vampire panic, tuberculosis, and the ritual that made Mercy a legend.🧛‍♀️ Love dark history and forgotten folklore? Follow State of the Unknown and share this episode with someone who still checks behind the closet door.Support the showState of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast exploring America’s unexplained stories, including reported hauntings, UFO encounters, cryptid sightings, folklore, and modern paranormal cases. Each episode combines careful research, atmospheric storytelling, and reflection on the human questions behind the mystery.👁️‍🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday 📬 Reach out: [email protected]📣 Follow the strange: @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Threads🔍 Want more? Visit stateoftheunknown.com to explore show notes and submit your own story.Share Your TakeHave a theory about this episode? Message me anytime on Instagram @stateoftheunknownpodcast - I read every DM.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.

In 1892, a family in Rhode Island was dying one by one. Locals believed something—or someone—was feeding from the grave. When the coffin of 19-year-old Mercy Brown was opened, what they found sparked one of the most chilling vampire legends in U.S. history. Host Robert Barber uncovers the real story behind New England’s vampire panic, tuberculosis, and the ritual that made Mercy a legend. 🧛‍♀️ Love dark history and forgotten folklore? Follow State of the Unknown and share this episode with so...

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