The Afflicted People of the Salem Witch Trials

In this episode of Salem Witch Trials Daily, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack delve into the significant role of the afflicted persons during the Salem Witch Trials. They reveal that 73 individuals, not just a handful of girls, claimed affliction, including adults like Ann Putnam Sr. and John Indian. The episode traces the origins and evolution of the afflictions, from earlier witchcraft cases in Europe and America to the onset of symptoms in Salem Village in 1692. Detailed accounts of key afflicted individuals, including Betty Parris, Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam Jr., and several others, illustrate how their testimonies and behaviors shaped the trials, leading to numerous arrests and convictions. The hosts also explore the broader implications and historical context of the afflicted persons' influence on the trials.

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⁠Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692