EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 35 MIN
Mercy Brown, the Rhode Island Vampire
from Strange Sisters Podcast | True Crime, Paranormal, and Spooky Movie Reviews · host Strange Sisters Podcast
In this chilling episode, we delve into the true story of Mercy Brown, a young woman from 19th-century Rhode Island whose death sparked one of America's most infamous vampire panics. Explore the eerie events that led her family and neighbors to exhume her body, the folklore that fueled their fears, and how Mercy's tale became a cornerstone of New England's haunted history. Was it superstition, desperation—or something more sinister?
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In this chilling episode, we delve into the true story of Mercy Brown, a young woman from 19th-century Rhode Island whose death sparked one of America's most infamous vampire panics. Explore the eerie events that led her family and neighbors to exhume her body, the folklore that fueled their fears, and how Mercy's tale became a cornerstone of New England's haunted history. Was it superstition, desperation—or something more sinister?
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