she was hung
Bridget Bishop was the first person to be executed during the Salem witch trials in 1692. She was accused of witchcraft and sorcery, and after a trial, she was found guilty and hanged. Bishop's story is a tragic reminder of the fear and hysteria that gripped the community during that time.
The wrong people were killed for the wrong reasons... Accused of false actions
That would be Bridget Bishop. She was the first brought to trial because they couldn't use spectral evidence in court yet, which was the evidence on which most, if not nearly all, the accused were convicted and they only had normal "evidence" for Bishop. However, like all the victims, she cannot be connected by a series of traits of a single trait to the of accused. Accusations were sporadic.
19 hanged 1 pressed to death 4-13 died in prison
Martha Corey is on trial. She was put on trial in Salem, Massachusetts as part of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the 1600s.
1692 and 1693 in Salem Ma
Bridget Bishop, one of the first individuals executed during the Salem witch trials, is often portrayed as a complex figure rather than a straightforward example of a "good Christian." Her unconventional behavior, such as owning a tavern and having a contentious reputation, led to her being targeted for witchcraft accusations. While she identified as a Christian, the societal norms of the time heavily influenced perceptions of morality and righteousness, making it difficult to assess her faith by contemporary standards. Ultimately, her trial and execution reflect the hysteria and injustice of the period rather than a true measure of her Christian character.
The Salem Witch Trials took place in Salem Massachusettes, in what is now the USA.
The victims of the trials were hanged. However, Giles Corey was pressed to death under stones when he refused to enter a plea during his trial.
the Salem Witch trials were held in various locations dotted all over the USA from 1692-1693. The Salem Witch trials is the shortest Witch trial to be recorded in history.
19 people were hanged in the Salem Witch Trials and 1 (an old man) was killed by "pressing" because he refused a trial.
The Borden's maid Bridget Sullivan had no middle name.