9: La Corriveau: The Iron Cage of Justice and Myth

🎙️ Episode Title:
La Corriveau: The Iron Cage of Justice and Myth

📌 Episode Summary:
In this haunting episode of Heinous Beliefs, we dive deep into the true crime case of Marie-Josephte Corriveau—a woman whose name still echoes across Quebec. Was she a murderer, a victim, or both? And how did her story twist into one of Canada's most terrifying folktales?

We uncover the historical facts behind her trial and execution, the strange display of her corpse in an iron gibbet, and how colonial beliefs and fear twisted her into a ghost story. From the courtroom to the crossroads, this episode is packed with mystery, injustice, and cultural mythology.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• The suspicious death of Louis Étienne Dodier
• Marie-Josephte's confession and retrial
• The British military tribunal in New France
• The symbolic use of gibbeting
• How her legend evolved into Québécois folklore
• The rediscovery of the iron cage
• Belief, patriarchy, and punishment in colonial society

🕯️ Why It Matters:
This case reveals how deeply belief systems—colonial, religious, and cultural—shape the way justice is carried out and remembered. The transformation of Marie-Josephte from a real woman to a ghost in a cage shows how folklore often grows from fear and trauma.

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