Salem and the Curse of Giles Corey - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 9

One man chose to be squished to death by rocks, rather than falsely admit to being a witch.

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Salem and the Curse of Giles Corey - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 9
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What began as an investigation into the life of accused witch Giles Corey, culminated in an interview with modern-day witch Lori Bruno.

This week, Brent and Ryan discuss the horrors perpetrated in association with the Salem Witch Trials. One man chose to be squished to death by rocks, rather than falsely admit to being a witch.

The Trial Of Katharina Henot

Burning at the stake.

Witches Weren't Burned At Salem

Salem witch trials.

Lori Bruno

Lori Bruno.

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