American History Tellers History Daily: The First Execution of the Salem Witch Trials
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Jun 10, 2024 
Bridget Bishop, the first victim of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692, is discussed in detail. The episode delves into her arrest and hanging for witchcraft, shedding light on the fear and paranoia that gripped the community during the trials.
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The First Afflicted
- Reverend Samuel Parris's daughter and niece exhibited strange fits, including screaming, barking, and contortions.
- Dr. William Griggs diagnosed them with bewitchment, fueling the Salem witch trials.
The First Accusations
- Reverend Parris saw the girls' affliction as proof of his family's holiness and a sign of the apocalypse.
- Under pressure, the girls accused three women: Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba, of witchcraft.
Tituba's Confession
- Tituba, a slave, confessed to witchcraft after being beaten.
- She claimed there were other witches in Salem, escalating the fear and paranoia.