This is a little hint for today’s story, an excerpt from the Tell-Tale Heart, because today I am going to be telling you the true story of the 1830 murder that inspired the short story. We had the honor of visiting the Gardner-Pingree House at 128 Essex Street in Salem one week away, and are still reeling over what we saw. So let’s dive in. 

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Sources:

• Smithsonian

• Salem Public Library

• Destination Salem

• Historical Crime Detective

• History of Massachusetts Blog

• Witch City Walking Tours

• The Distracted Wanderer

• JStor- W. Lewis

• James F. Lee

• Past Perfect Online