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What if the very people you trust could turn against you in a heartbeat? Join us as we continue our haunting journey through the Salem Witch Trials, uncovering the deeply personal and heartbreaking tales of some of those accused. These stories are not just historical accounts; they are a stark reminder of the perils of fear and suspicion. On top of these chilling narratives, we talk about how you can support Dark Crossroads Podcast. By liking, sharing, rating, and reviewing our episodes, you help sustain our dedicated research and storytelling. Subscribing unlocks a treasure trove of bonus content and exclusive perks, keeping you at the heart of our eerie explorations. Listen and join us in remembering the victims of the Salem Witch Trials.
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Speaker 1 (01:10):
Welcome to Dark Crossroads Podcast, hosted by
Roxanne Fletcher.
This is your stop for allthings true crime and paranormal
.
From the infamous story of theNew Bedford Highway Killer to
the chilling tale of the BlackEyed Children, dark Crossroads
Podcast is a truly deep diveinto the stories that frighten
and fascinate you.
All links to the show will beprovided in this episode's
(01:33):
description, and don't forget tolet us know what you think of
today's episode.
Adding to our previousexploration of the Salem Witch
Trials, we will be taking a morepersonal glimpse by delving
deeper into the stories of thevictims themselves.
(01:54):
Rather than focusing solely onthe events and the accusations.
We want to aim to pay tributeto these people as real
individuals with lives, familiesand experiences beyond the
tragic circumstances that befellthem.
By exploring their personalhistories, relationships and
roles within their communities,we hope to humanize these often
overlooked figures and gain moreof an understanding of the
(02:17):
impact the trials had on reallives.
This perspective will not onlyhonor the memory of those who
suffered, but also providevaluable insight into the social
dynamics and the human cost ofthis dark chapter in colonial
American history.
(02:38):
Tonight, we will be embarking onthe second part of our chilling
journey into the heart ofcolonial Massachusetts.
The year is still 1692 and adark tide of hysteria is about
to sweep through the town ofSalem, leaving complete
devastation in its wake.
We are going to be focusing onuncovering the haunting stories
of those caught in the web ofthe Salem Witch Trials, walking
(02:59):
in the footsteps of the accused,feeling the weight of their
chains and hearing their final,desperate pleas of innocence.
But before we delve into theindividual stories, let's recap
on our last episode.
A small, isolated communitysurrounded by dark forests, said
to be the devil's domain.
Religious fervor is at its peakand suspicion lurks around
(03:21):
every corner.
It's this setting thatwhispered accusations will soon
turn neighbors against neighbors, friends against friends and
even children against theirparents.
Let us begin the journey withthe tale of Rebecca Nurse, a
woman whose life of religion anddevotion could not save her
(03:44):
from the hangman's noose.
Rebecca Nurse was 71 years oldwhen the witch hunt fever
gripped Salem.
Born in Great Yarmouth, england, in 1621, she had lived a life
marked by hard work and devotion.
Rebecca and her husband Francishad raised their eight children
in their farmhouse, which stillstands to this day, being a
silent witness to the tragedythat had unfolded.
(04:06):
Known for her devotion and herkindness.
Rebecca was a pillar of thecommunity.
She regularly attended church,often leading prayers and
offering comfort to those inneed.
Her farm was prosperous, atestament to the nurse family's
diligence and her skills.
But even a lifetime of gooddeeds could not protect Rebecca
from the poisonous whispers thathad begun to circulate.
(04:26):
It was March of 1692 when thefirst accusation came, hurled by
a group of young children,including Abigail Williams and
Ann Putnam Jr.
These girls, who would becomeknown as the afflicted, claimed
that Rebecca's spectral shapetormented them.
Can you imagine the shockRebecca must have felt, a
grandmother, a pillar of thechurch, suddenly being branded
(04:49):
as a servant of Satan.
The accusation had also camefrom the most unexpected source
her own neighbors, the Putnamfamily, with whom she had a
long-standing land dispute.
Thomas Putnam and his wife Annewere influential members of the
Salem village.
They had lost several childrenin infancy, a tragedy they now
attributed to Rebecca's allegedwitchcraft.
(05:09):
Their daughter, ann Putnam Jr,became one of Rebecca's most
vehement accusers.
As Rebecca stood before thecourt, her composure never
wavered.
She declared I am innocent as achild unborn, but surely what
sin hath God found out in meunrepented of that he shall lay
such an affliction on me in myold age out in me.
Unrepented of that, he shalllay such an affliction on me.
(05:31):
In my old age Her familyrallied around her.
Forty of her neighbors signed apetition attesting to her good
character.
Initially this support seemedto sway the jury and Rebecca was
found not guilty.
But the court's decision wasmet with such an outcry that the
verdict was overturned.
On July 19th of 1692, rebeccaNurse was led to Gallows Hill.
Even as a noose was placedaround her neck, she maintained
(05:52):
her innocence and her finalwords were not recorded.
But those who witnessed herexecution spoke of her dignity
and her unwavering faith.
Rebecca Nurse's execution hadsent shockwaves through the
community.
If she could be accused andconvicted then they thought no
one was safe.
Her death marked a turningpoint in the trials, causing
some to begin questioning thevalidity of the accusations.
(06:15):
Now let's pivot our attention toa figure whose story is often
overshadowed, that of JohnProctor.
John Proctor was a successfulfarmer and tavern owner in Salem
Village.
Born in England in 1632, he hadimmigrated to Massachusetts
(06:35):
with his parents as a youngchild and by 1692, at the age of
60, he was known for hisno-nonsense attitude and
skepticism towards thewitch-hunt hysteria.
John lived with his third wife,elizabeth, and their children
on a prosperous farm.
He also owned a tavern, whichmade him privy to the town's
gossip and had given him aunique perspective on the
(06:57):
unfolding events.
But John's outspoken naturewould soon be his downfall.
When his servant, mary Warren,became involved with the
afflicted girls, john's strictdiscipline of her drew unwanted
attention.
He publicly denounced the girlsas frauds a dangerous stance in
a community gripped by fear.
John's skepticism made him atarget, and it wasn't long
(07:20):
before the accusations turnedtowards him and Elizabeth.
Imagine the terror of watchingyour entire world crumble, your
entire reputation beingdestroyed, your life hanging in
the balance, all because youdared to speak out against
madness.
John's former servant, maryWarren, turned against him,
claiming that he had beaten herfor writing in his house and
(07:40):
forced her to touch the devil'sbook.
The testimony of a servantagainst a master was unusual at
this time, highlighting thesocial upheaval caused by the
trials.
Despite torture and immensepressure, john Proctor refused
(08:00):
to confess to witchcraft or toimplicate others.
In a heart-wrenching twist, hiswife Elizabeth, who was
pregnant at the time, was alsoaccused, but her execution was
stayed due to her condition, hercondition being that she was
pregnant On August 19th of 1692,john Proctor was led to Gallows
Hill.
His final words before hisexecution were a prayer for
strength and for forgiveness,but not for himself, for his
(08:22):
accusers and the judges.
He died with dignity, hisrefusal to falsely confess
serving as a testament to hisown integrity.
The next story is that of Tituba, a woman whose tale is shrouded
in mystery and whose wordsignited the flames of hysteria.
Tituba was an enslaved woman inthe household of Reverend
(08:46):
Samuel Paris.
Her origins are debated somesay she was named of American
and others claim that she wasfrom Barbados.
What is known of her is thatshe was at the center of the
initial accusations that sparkedthe witch trials.
In the winter of 1692, whenyoung Betty Parris and Abigail
Williams began experiencingstrange fits, suspicion quickly
(09:07):
fell on Tituba.
She was known for telling thegirls stories of voodoo and
magic from her homeland,harmless tales that took on a
sinister cast in the eyes of thePuritans.
Under intense interrogation andlikely torture, tituba
confessed to witchcraft, but herconfession was unlike any other
.
She spun a tale of black dogs,red cats, yellow birds and a
(09:29):
tall man from Boston who bid herto serve him.
Her vivid testimony seemed toconfirm the townspeople's worst
fears about a vast conspiracy ofwitches.
Tituba's words opened thefloodgates and soon accusations
were flying thick and fast,engulfing the community in
paranoia.
But while her confession damnedothers, it ultimately spared
her life.
She was imprisoned but wasnever tried or executed.
(09:52):
What became of Tituba after thetrials remains a mystery to
this day.
Some accounts suggest that shewas sold to pay for her prison
fees.
Disappearing into the shadowsof history, her fate, like so
much of her life, remains anenigma.
Now I wanted to shed some lighton a lesser-known victim of the
trials, bridget Bishop.
(10:17):
Bridget Bishop was the firstperson executed during the Salem
Witch Trials.
Born around 1632, she was inher early 60s at the time of the
accusations.
Bridget had been married threetimes and was known for her
outspoken nature andunconventional behavior.
She owned a tavern, a fact thatraised eyebrows in Puritan
(10:37):
society.
She was fond of wearing a blackcap and a red shawl, which some
viewed as flamboyant andinappropriate.
Accusations against Bridgetbegan years before the trials.
In 1680, she was accused ofwitchcraft, but was cleared.
When the hysteria of 1692 began, old suspicions resurfaced and
she was accused of bewitchingfive young women, including Ann
(11:00):
Putnam Jr and Mercy Lewis.
In court, the afflicted girlsclaimed that Bridget's specter
would pinch, choke and bite them.
One man even claimed she hadvisited him in the night and sat
on his chest, causing him to beunable to move or speak.
Bridget vehemently denied allcharges, stating I am no witch,
I am innocent and I know nothingof this.
(11:22):
Despite her protests, bridgetBishop was found guilty.
On June 10th of 1692, shebecame the first victim, hung on
Gallows Hill.
Her execution opened thefloodgates and a summer of
terror followed.
The final story we're going tobe covering is that of Giles
(11:42):
Corey, whose defiance in theface of torture has become
legendary.
Giles Corey was an 81-year-oldfarmer and full member of the
church when he was accused ofwitchcraft.
Born in England, he had livedin Salem for decades and had a
reputation as a quarrelsome buthardworking man.
The accusation against Gilescame after he spoke out against
(12:04):
the trials, defending his wife,martha, who had also been
accused.
This act of loyalty would costhim dearly.
When brought to trial, gilesmade an unprecedented move he
refused to enter a plea.
Under English law, a person whorefused to plead could not be
tried.
However, the court had a brutalmethod to force a plea.
This method was called pressing.
(12:25):
This is a chilling scene thatwe want you to picture Giles
Corey, an elderly man, beingstripped naked and laid in a pit
, a heavy board being placed onhis chest, and then stones were
piled on top of him one by one.
The court demanded he enter aplea, but he remained silent For
two days.
Giles endured this torture.
(12:47):
When asked to plead, his onlywords were more weight.
On September 19th of 1692,giles Corey died under the
stones.
His defiance unbroken.
Giles Corey's refusal to pleadmeant that he was never
convicted and thus his propertyand all of his belongings could
not be seized.
He died knowing that hischildren would inherit his
(13:08):
estate.
As we reflect on these livesRebecca, john Tituba Bridget.
As we reflect on these livesRebecca, john Tituba Bridget and
Giles we're reminded of thehuman cost of the Salem Witch
Trials.
Twenty people were executed andmany more were imprisoned, and
countless lives were foreverchanged.
These stories represent just afraction of the lives that were
(13:31):
touched by this hysteria.
There were many others SarahGood, a homeless beggar who was
one of the first to be accused.
George Burroughs, a formerminister of Salem Village, who
was accused and was executed.
There was also Dorcas Good,sarah's four-year-old daughter,
who had become the youngestaccused witch in Salem.
The echoes of Salem continue toresonate to this day, a chilling
reminder of what can happenwhen fear overwhelms reason,
(13:55):
when accusations replaceevidence and when a community
turns against its own.
As we close the journey intothe shadows of Salem, I leave
you with one question In timesof crisis, will we ever learn
from the past, or are we doomedto replay its darkest chapters?
The witch hunts of Salem lastedjust over a year, but their
impact has endured for centuries.
(14:17):
They serve as a stark warningagainst the dangers of mass
hysteria, the importance of dueprocess and the need for
compassion and critical thinkingin the face of fear.
May we never forget the voicessilenced on Gallows Hill and may
their stories serve as a beaconof caution in troubled times.
(14:46):
Alrighty, so it's that time,guys, to say goodbye, but before
I do so, I just want to send athank you to all of my listeners
for your continued love andsupport and for sending in cases
that you want covered andstories that you want read on
the podcast.
We truly accept all stories,including scary, paranormal and
funny.
Any cases you want covered orstories that you want read on
(15:08):
the podcast, just please sendthem in to
darkcrossroadspodcasts atgmailcom.
Thank you for hanging out againtoday, and if you want any more
information about the podcastor cases and stories that we
cover, then head on over to thewebsite at
wwwdarkcrossroadspodcastcom.
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(15:32):
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Thank you.
Welcome to Dark Crossroads Podcast, hosted by
Roxanne Fletcher.
This is your stop for allthings true crime and paranormal
.
From the infamous story of theNew Bedford Highway Killer to
the chilling tale of the BlackEyed Children, dark Crossroads
Podcast is a truly deep diveinto the stories that frighten
and fascinate you.
All links to the show will beprovided in this episode's
(01:33):
description, and don't forget tolet us know what you think of
today's episode.
Adding to our previousexploration of the Salem Witch
Trials, we will be taking a morepersonal glimpse by delving
deeper into the stories of thevictims themselves.
(01:54):
Rather than focusing solely onthe events and the accusations.
We want to aim to pay tributeto these people as real
individuals with lives, familiesand experiences beyond the
tragic circumstances that befellthem.
By exploring their personalhistories, relationships and
roles within their communities,we hope to humanize these often
overlooked figures and gain moreof an understanding of the
(02:17):
impact the trials had on reallives.
This perspective will not onlyhonor the memory of those who
suffered, but also providevaluable insight into the social
dynamics and the human cost ofthis dark chapter in colonial
American history.
(02:38):
Tonight, we will be embarking onthe second part of our chilling
journey into the heart ofcolonial Massachusetts.
The year is still 1692 and adark tide of hysteria is about
to sweep through the town ofSalem, leaving complete
devastation in its wake.
We are going to be focusing onuncovering the haunting stories
of those caught in the web ofthe Salem Witch Trials, walking
(02:59):
in the footsteps of the accused,feeling the weight of their
chains and hearing their final,desperate pleas of innocence.
But before we delve into theindividual stories, let's recap
on our last episode.
A small, isolated communitysurrounded by dark forests, said
to be the devil's domain.
Religious fervor is at its peakand suspicion lurks around
(03:21):
every corner.
It's this setting thatwhispered accusations will soon
turn neighbors against neighbors, friends against friends and
even children against theirparents.
Let us begin the journey withthe tale of Rebecca Nurse, a
woman whose life of religion anddevotion could not save her
(03:44):
from the hangman's noose.
Rebecca Nurse was 71 years oldwhen the witch hunt fever
gripped Salem.
Born in Great Yarmouth, england, in 1621, she had lived a life
marked by hard work and devotion.
Rebecca and her husband Francishad raised their eight children
in their farmhouse, which stillstands to this day, being a
silent witness to the tragedythat had unfolded.
(04:06):
Known for her devotion and herkindness.
Rebecca was a pillar of thecommunity.
She regularly attended church,often leading prayers and
offering comfort to those inneed.
Her farm was prosperous, atestament to the nurse family's
diligence and her skills.
But even a lifetime of gooddeeds could not protect Rebecca
from the poisonous whispers thathad begun to circulate.
(04:26):
It was March of 1692 when thefirst accusation came, hurled by
a group of young children,including Abigail Williams and
Ann Putnam Jr.
These girls, who would becomeknown as the afflicted, claimed
that Rebecca's spectral shapetormented them.
Can you imagine the shockRebecca must have felt, a
grandmother, a pillar of thechurch, suddenly being branded
(04:49):
as a servant of Satan.
The accusation had also camefrom the most unexpected source
her own neighbors, the Putnamfamily, with whom she had a
long-standing land dispute.
Thomas Putnam and his wife Annewere influential members of the
Salem village.
They had lost several childrenin infancy, a tragedy they now
attributed to Rebecca's allegedwitchcraft.
(05:09):
Their daughter, ann Putnam Jr,became one of Rebecca's most
vehement accusers.
As Rebecca stood before thecourt, her composure never
wavered.
She declared I am innocent as achild unborn, but surely what
sin hath God found out in meunrepented of that he shall lay
such an affliction on me in myold age out in me.
Unrepented of that, he shalllay such an affliction on me.
(05:31):
In my old age Her familyrallied around her.
Forty of her neighbors signed apetition attesting to her good
character.
Initially this support seemedto sway the jury and Rebecca was
found not guilty.
But the court's decision wasmet with such an outcry that the
verdict was overturned.
On July 19th of 1692, rebeccaNurse was led to Gallows Hill.
Even as a noose was placedaround her neck, she maintained
(05:52):
her innocence and her finalwords were not recorded.
But those who witnessed herexecution spoke of her dignity
and her unwavering faith.
Rebecca Nurse's execution hadsent shockwaves through the
community.
If she could be accused andconvicted then they thought no
one was safe.
Her death marked a turningpoint in the trials, causing
some to begin questioning thevalidity of the accusations.
(06:15):
Now let's pivot our attention toa figure whose story is often
overshadowed, that of JohnProctor.
John Proctor was a successfulfarmer and tavern owner in Salem
Village.
Born in England in 1632, he hadimmigrated to Massachusetts
(06:35):
with his parents as a youngchild and by 1692, at the age of
60, he was known for hisno-nonsense attitude and
skepticism towards thewitch-hunt hysteria.
John lived with his third wife,elizabeth, and their children
on a prosperous farm.
He also owned a tavern, whichmade him privy to the town's
gossip and had given him aunique perspective on the
(06:57):
unfolding events.
But John's outspoken naturewould soon be his downfall.
When his servant, mary Warren,became involved with the
afflicted girls, john's strictdiscipline of her drew unwanted
attention.
He publicly denounced the girlsas frauds a dangerous stance in
a community gripped by fear.
John's skepticism made him atarget, and it wasn't long
(07:20):
before the accusations turnedtowards him and Elizabeth.
Imagine the terror of watchingyour entire world crumble, your
entire reputation beingdestroyed, your life hanging in
the balance, all because youdared to speak out against
madness.
John's former servant, maryWarren, turned against him,
claiming that he had beaten herfor writing in his house and
(07:40):
forced her to touch the devil'sbook.
The testimony of a servantagainst a master was unusual at
this time, highlighting thesocial upheaval caused by the
trials.
Despite torture and immensepressure, john Proctor refused
(08:00):
to confess to witchcraft or toimplicate others.
In a heart-wrenching twist, hiswife Elizabeth, who was
pregnant at the time, was alsoaccused, but her execution was
stayed due to her condition, hercondition being that she was
pregnant On August 19th of 1692,john Proctor was led to Gallows
Hill.
His final words before hisexecution were a prayer for
strength and for forgiveness,but not for himself, for his
(08:22):
accusers and the judges.
He died with dignity, hisrefusal to falsely confess
serving as a testament to hisown integrity.
The next story is that of Tituba, a woman whose tale is shrouded
in mystery and whose wordsignited the flames of hysteria.
Tituba was an enslaved woman inthe household of Reverend
(08:46):
Samuel Paris.
Her origins are debated somesay she was named of American
and others claim that she wasfrom Barbados.
What is known of her is thatshe was at the center of the
initial accusations that sparkedthe witch trials.
In the winter of 1692, whenyoung Betty Parris and Abigail
Williams began experiencingstrange fits, suspicion quickly
(09:07):
fell on Tituba.
She was known for telling thegirls stories of voodoo and
magic from her homeland,harmless tales that took on a
sinister cast in the eyes of thePuritans.
Under intense interrogation andlikely torture, tituba
confessed to witchcraft, but herconfession was unlike any other
.
She spun a tale of black dogs,red cats, yellow birds and a
(09:29):
tall man from Boston who bid herto serve him.
Her vivid testimony seemed toconfirm the townspeople's worst
fears about a vast conspiracy ofwitches.
Tituba's words opened thefloodgates and soon accusations
were flying thick and fast,engulfing the community in
paranoia.
But while her confession damnedothers, it ultimately spared
her life.
She was imprisoned but wasnever tried or executed.
(09:52):
What became of Tituba after thetrials remains a mystery to
this day.
Some accounts suggest that shewas sold to pay for her prison
fees.
Disappearing into the shadowsof history, her fate, like so
much of her life, remains anenigma.
Now I wanted to shed some lighton a lesser-known victim of the
trials, bridget Bishop.
(10:17):
Bridget Bishop was the firstperson executed during the Salem
Witch Trials.
Born around 1632, she was inher early 60s at the time of the
accusations.
Bridget had been married threetimes and was known for her
outspoken nature andunconventional behavior.
She owned a tavern, a fact thatraised eyebrows in Puritan
(10:37):
society.
She was fond of wearing a blackcap and a red shawl, which some
viewed as flamboyant andinappropriate.
Accusations against Bridgetbegan years before the trials.
In 1680, she was accused ofwitchcraft, but was cleared.
When the hysteria of 1692 began, old suspicions resurfaced and
she was accused of bewitchingfive young women, including Ann
(11:00):
Putnam Jr and Mercy Lewis.
In court, the afflicted girlsclaimed that Bridget's specter
would pinch, choke and bite them.
One man even claimed she hadvisited him in the night and sat
on his chest, causing him to beunable to move or speak.
Bridget vehemently denied allcharges, stating I am no witch,
I am innocent and I know nothingof this.
(11:22):
Despite her protests, bridgetBishop was found guilty.
On June 10th of 1692, shebecame the first victim, hung on
Gallows Hill.
Her execution opened thefloodgates and a summer of
terror followed.
The final story we're going tobe covering is that of Giles
(11:42):
Corey, whose defiance in theface of torture has become
legendary.
Giles Corey was an 81-year-oldfarmer and full member of the
church when he was accused ofwitchcraft.
Born in England, he had livedin Salem for decades and had a
reputation as a quarrelsome buthardworking man.
The accusation against Gilescame after he spoke out against
(12:04):
the trials, defending his wife,martha, who had also been
accused.
This act of loyalty would costhim dearly.
When brought to trial, gilesmade an unprecedented move he
refused to enter a plea.
Under English law, a person whorefused to plead could not be
tried.
However, the court had a brutalmethod to force a plea.
This method was called pressing.
(12:25):
This is a chilling scene thatwe want you to picture Giles
Corey, an elderly man, beingstripped naked and laid in a pit
, a heavy board being placed onhis chest, and then stones were
piled on top of him one by one.
The court demanded he enter aplea, but he remained silent For
two days.
Giles endured this torture.
(12:47):
When asked to plead, his onlywords were more weight.
On September 19th of 1692,giles Corey died under the
stones.
His defiance unbroken.
Giles Corey's refusal to pleadmeant that he was never
convicted and thus his propertyand all of his belongings could
not be seized.
He died knowing that hischildren would inherit his
(13:08):
estate.
As we reflect on these livesRebecca, john Tituba Bridget.
As we reflect on these livesRebecca, john Tituba Bridget and
Giles we're reminded of thehuman cost of the Salem Witch
Trials.
Twenty people were executed andmany more were imprisoned, and
countless lives were foreverchanged.
These stories represent just afraction of the lives that were
(13:31):
touched by this hysteria.
There were many others SarahGood, a homeless beggar who was
one of the first to be accused.
George Burroughs, a formerminister of Salem Village, who
was accused and was executed.
There was also Dorcas Good,sarah's four-year-old daughter,
who had become the youngestaccused witch in Salem.
The echoes of Salem continue toresonate to this day, a chilling
reminder of what can happenwhen fear overwhelms reason,
(13:55):
when accusations replaceevidence and when a community
turns against its own.
As we close the journey intothe shadows of Salem, I leave
you with one question In timesof crisis, will we ever learn
from the past, or are we doomedto replay its darkest chapters?
The witch hunts of Salem lastedjust over a year, but their
impact has endured for centuries.
(14:17):
They serve as a stark warningagainst the dangers of mass
hysteria, the importance of dueprocess and the need for
compassion and critical thinkingin the face of fear.
May we never forget the voicessilenced on Gallows Hill and may
their stories serve as a beaconof caution in troubled times.
(14:46):
Alrighty, so it's that time,guys, to say goodbye, but before
I do so, I just want to send athank you to all of my listeners
for your continued love andsupport and for sending in cases
that you want covered andstories that you want read on
the podcast.
We truly accept all stories,including scary, paranormal and
funny.
Any cases you want covered orstories that you want read on
(15:08):
the podcast, just please sendthem in to
darkcrossroadspodcasts atgmailcom.
Thank you for hanging out againtoday, and if you want any more
information about the podcastor cases and stories that we
cover, then head on over to thewebsite at
wwwdarkcrossroadspodcastcom.
There you can find all of theinformation about the podcast, a
link to our merch and also ourblog covering all of the cases
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Every single dollar that comesthrough donations or through our
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