Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie was a New Orleans socialite and her legend has grown into pop culture phenomenon. As her legend grew, the facts became harder to discern from fiction but after a fire at her mansion, a torture chamber filled with her slaves was discovered. Check out this episode for the full gruesome tale. 

Source Materials:

https://www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com/blog/womens-history-month-madame-delphine-lalaurie/

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-torture-chamber-is-uncovered-by-arson

https://www.thoughtco.com/delphine-lalaurie-4684656

https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lalaurie-delphine.htm

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/lalaurie-mansion/