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68: LaLaurie Mansion - New Orleans


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In the heart of the French Quarter stands the infamous LaLaurie Mansion: Elegant on the outside, with an unsettling history that has tainted its energy forever. Once home to socialite Delphine LaLaurie, the mansion became synonymous with cruelty behind all comprehension. 


Nearly two centuries after its dark past, visitors still report shadow figures in the windows, disembodied screams, and the sound of chains echoing through empty halls. Join us as we unpack what really happened behind the doors of the legendary LaLaurie Mansion and why it can’t shake its horrendous reputation.


Story starts: 12:40


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📚Sources: 

  • New Orleans Historical Society
  • Law Library of Louisiana
  • History.com


📸Credits:

  • Historic New Orleans Collection
  • Wikipedia Commons
  • Con Air (Buena Vista Pictures, 1997)

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