North Carolina can hold its own when it comes to spooky stories of the supernatural and ghost variety. For better or worse, North Carolina doesn't seem to match, say Salem, Mass., when it comes to witch stories.
Over on our Facebook page, Hope Thompson shared this HIGHLY interesting link about a witch trial here in the Old North State. And Hope should know: she wrote the article!
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This article involves the case of Thomas Bouthier vs. John & Susannah Evans. In the end, a panel of 15 men found "the accusation of a woman with bewitching powers to be stupid and a waste of the courts time." This case was the first witch trial in the state of North Carolina.
You really should take the time to enjoy the full article. Hope does a wonderful job describing the time this hearing took place, as well as the cultural, political and religious reasons why the verdict went the way it did.
And while you're at it, check out the other offerings from Hope at Unmasked History Magazine. You won't regret it!
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