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1055: Delphine LaLaurie’s Torture Chamber

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Legacy of Cruelty: The LaLaurie Mansion

This chapter explores the haunting history of Delphine LaLaurie's mansion in New Orleans, focusing on an English writer's quest to document the inhumanities of slavery. It highlights the contrasting narratives of LaLaurie's legacy, local authorities' denial, and the ongoing impact of her actions.

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