Alexandria's Burning Bride

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

Society & Culture, History, Documentary, True Crime

4.7 • 980 Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2022

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

At 107 North Fairfax St. in Alexandra, Virginia is a three-story building that became the location of one of Alexandria’s most enduring tales of love, loss, and hauntings: The Burning Bride. It was on the evening of June 27, 1868, perhaps the night before the couple was set to marry when 26 year-old Laura Schafer, excited for her upcoming nuptials accidentally spilled burning fuel from a kerosene lamp onto her dress. Within moments she was alight. At 11 in the morning on Sunday June 28, 1868, on what should have been her wedding day, Laura Schafer died of her injuries; her beloved fiancé at her side. Yet many believe that Laura Schafer remains trapped in the house, forever reliving the horror of her death and unfulfilled life. Disclaimer: This episode of Southern Gothic contains includes a description of suicide, if you or a loved one is thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. You can also call 911. Get your tickets to see Southern Gothic live on October 14, 2022 at the Palace Theatre in Gallatin, Tennessee! This episode is made possible by: Green Chef, a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Use code GOTHIC135 to get $135 off across five boxes, plus free shipping on your first box!” Uncommon Goods makes it easy to find remarkable and truly original gifts for anyone. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/Gothic. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:30.2	This episode of Southern Gothic includes the description of a historical suicide.
1:35.4	If you or a loved one is thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention
1:40.3	Lifeline at 1-800-273 Talk or text hello to the crisis text line at 741-741.
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1:55.0	The link is in the show notes. The
2:03.6	The In any of that
2:20.3	In any of that, the story of what happened is one of the most famous ghost stories in Alexandria.
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2:46.6	Love, loss, tragedy, and redemption.
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