Prepare to be captivated by the shocking true story of George Jacobs Sr., one of the most compelling victims of the infamous Salem Witch Trials! In this gripping episode of Witch Hunt Victim Stories, host Sarah Jack, a Salem Witch Trial descendant, uncovers the dramatic tale of the oldest person executed during this dark chapter of American history. Discover how George Jacobs Sr., a respected farm owner, found himself at the center of a terrifying witch hunt that tore families apart and sent innocent people to the gallows. You'll be on the edge of your seat as Sarah reveals the chilling accusations, courtroom drama, and Jacobs' defiant stand against injustice. But the story doesn't end at the hangman's noose! Learn about the fascinating twists and turns in Jacobs' legacy, from his forgotten grave to his belated memorialization centuries later. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through history that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Salem Witch Trials. Don't miss this unforgettable journey into one of America's most notorious miscarriages of justice. Tune in now to Witch Hunt Victim Stories and experience the past like never before! For more listen to our episode, Dan Gagnon on Salem Witch Trials Victim George Jacobs, Sr., which was released on June 8. 2023.
Emerson W. Baker, A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience
Mary Beth Norton, In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692
Bernard Rosenthal, editor, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt
Daniel A. Gagnon, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse
Marilynne K. Roach, The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege
Emerson W. Baker, The Devil of Great Island: Witchcraft and Conflict in Early New England
Stacy Schiff, The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem
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