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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2024 · 23 MIN

The Unfortunate Story of George Burroughs

from The Salem Witch Trials Podcast · host Greg Houle

George Burroughs was the former minister of the church at Salem Village. But in late April, 1692, a complaint was filed against him on behalf of several people who claimed he was a witch who had inflicted them. Days later, he was arrested in Maine and brought back to Salem in chains to face these charges. In a story filled with strange and unusual characters, George Burroughs’ story is among the strangest of them all.   Tell us what you think at [email protected] Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok 

George Burroughs was the former minister of the church at Salem Village. But in late April, 1692, a complaint was filed against him on behalf of several people who claimed he was a witch who had inflicted them. Days later, he was arrested in Maine and brought back to Salem in chains to face these charges. In a story filled with strange and unusual characters, George Burroughs’ story is among the strangest of them all.   Tell us what you think at [email protected] Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok

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