Sunday, June 12, 2011

Today Is The Anniversary Of The First Victim In Salem Witch Trials

Bridget Bishop was hanged today in 1692 after being the first person convicted of the crime of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials.

It is believed Bishop became a target of witchcraft accusations due to the fact that she married several times, had the reputation of being a gossip, and dressed in bright colors and wore lace.

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