Tea Time Crimes

Trial of the Pendle Witches


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Welcome to Tea Time Crimes spooky month! In August of 1612, twelve people were accused of witchcraft in Lancashire, England. The star witness was nine-year old Jennet Device who calmly accused each person on trial, including members of her own family. Join us as we explore the fears that gripped this small town and the fate of Jennet herself. 

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Theme Music by Brad Frank

Link to Torture Podcast featured at the start of this episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z3fynpqy3HZacBvR5HIpn?si=4181a88300334227

Sources:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my5cm6tfTz8\ The Gruesome Trial of the Pendle Hill Witches
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiqFVEZZMso Ancient Mysteries: DARK HISTORY OF WITCHES (S4, E5): History Channel
  • https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Pendle-Witches/
  • https://www.spookyisles.com/jennet-device/
  • https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/black-death-is-created-allegedly
  • https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095653479
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