Explore the chilling stories of premature burial throughout history, including the haunting tale of Julia Lagree, the miraculous resurrections of Anne Green and William Duol, and the near brush with being buried alive by farmer Matthew Hall. Delve into the fears and challenges faced by those who were mistakenly declared dead, and the eerie incidents that still linger around their tombs.
Fear can drive extraordinary feats, like lifting a car to save a loved one.
Historical fascination with premature burials and miraculous resurrections reveals society's fears and beliefs.
Deep dives
The Power and Dark Side of Fear
Fear is a powerful emotion that can either paralyze us or drive us to extraordinary feats. For instance, in 1982, a mother lifted a car to save her son trapped beneath it. However, fear also has a darker aspect, causing feelings of isolation and vulnerability. The episode explores how different fears can affect our lives, from the fear of snakes to the fear of death.
The Haunting of Julia Lagree
The legend of Julia Lagree tells a haunting tale of premature burial. After Julia supposedly died at a young age, she was interred in a mausoleum. Shockingly, when the crypt was reopened years later, her body was found in a crumpled heap with scratch marks on the walls, indicating she had been buried alive. The story continues with strange occurrences around her tomb, suggesting her spirit may still linger in the mausoleum.
Resurrections: Anne Green and William Duol
The podcast delves into the tales of Anne Green and William Duol, both seemingly resurrected after their deaths. Anne, a maidservant wrongly executed, miraculously revived during an autopsy, while William Duol, a criminal, survived a hanging. Their alleged resurrections led to different outcomes, with Anne gaining freedom and William being exiled to the British colonies. These stories shed light on the historical fear and fascination with premature burials and miraculous resurrections.
Few possibilities fill us with as much dread as premature burial. Unfortunately, the examples we can find in the pages of history—whether caused by illness or a botched execution—only seem to justify that fear.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research byCassandra de Alba.
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