August 18, 1612: The Pendle Witch Trial

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True Crime, Education, History

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🗓️ 18 August 2021

⏱️ 13 minutes

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In Lancashire, England, twelve people were put on trial for witchcraft. Based on a child’s testimony, ten of the so-called Pendle Hill Witches were found guilty. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Medical Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Wednesday, August 18th, 2021.
0:07.0	On this day in 1612, in Pendle Hill, England, 12 people were put on trial for witchcraft.
0:14.5	Most were later condemned to death by the word of a child.
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0:56.0	Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parkcast.
1:00.8	Due to the graphic nature of these crimes, listener discretion is advised.
1:04.8	We advise extreme caution for children under 13.
1:08.7	I'm Vanessa Richardson, and today I'm joined by our guest host Alistair
1:12.8	Murdon for medical murders. Every week, his show delves into the worst the medical community
1:18.3	has to offer. Alistair will discuss some of the historical context of today's story while
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