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The Witch House in Salem, Ep. 143

Posted on August 17, 2016 by History Goes Bump Posted in Haunted Location .

The town of Salem, Massachusetts carries a mystique that can be traced back to what has made this location infamous and that are the witch trials that began in 1692. One of the prominent figures in those trials was a man named Jonathan Corwin. When another judge was reluctant to continue forward with the trials, Jonathan stepped in, signing arrest warrants and taking part in hearings. The result of these trials would be the deaths of nineteen people. Corwin owned one of the few mansions in town and it would come to be known as the Witch House. Legends have cropped up around the house that the souls of those convicted of witchcraft haunt the home and other tales claim that women were tortured there to get their confessions. None of these are true. But something is haunting the former home of Jonathan Corwin. Join us and our special guest, Amanda Prouty who has given tours in Salem, as we explore the history and hauntings of the Witch House. Moment in Oddity features the history behind the electric chair as suggested by listener Karen Hubbard and This Day in History is by Richard Schaffer and features PeterFechter shot at the Berlin Wall. Our location was suggested by our listener and guest Amanda Prouty!

Spectral Edition by Tim Prasil of http://themerryghosthunter.wordpress.com

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Tags: ghosts, Haunted Massachusetts, history, Jonathan Corwin House, Paranormal, Salem, Witch House .
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  1. Nava says
    August 17, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Hi! I love your podcast and this has been my favorite episode yet. 🙂 Can anyone tell me what Amanda is calling the magic spells that Puritans use? I thought I heard “shelter magic” but nothing comes up when I google that particular phrase. Thanks!

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    • History Goes Bump says
      August 18, 2016 at 5:30 am

      Thanks for listening Nava! I believe Amanda is saying, “Counter Magic.”

      Reply

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