In Episode 28 of the 5 Minute Murder podcast, we examine the chilling case of Bridget Cleary, a woman whose brutal murder in 1895 became one of Ireland’s most infamous crimes. Believed by her husband and family to be a changeling, Bridget was subjected to a horrific ritual intended to drive out what they claimed was a fairy imposter. Her tragic death, fuelled by superstition and paranoia, shocked the nation and led to a highly publicised trial. Was this a case of deep-rooted folklore gone too far, or something even more sinister? Join us as we uncover the disturbing details of the murder of Bridget Cleary.
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