My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 416 - Call You Next Week
Feb 22, 2024
Karen and Georgia delve into the tragic murder of Bridget Cleary, a woman suspected of supernatural involvement in 1895 Ireland. They also unravel the history and tactics of Ponzi schemes, including infamous cases like Bernie Madoff's, contrasting fraudulent schemes with legitimate work.
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Irish Fairy Beliefs Influence Society
- Irish belief in fairies deeply influenced behavior and culture in rural areas in the 19th century.
- Superstition about changelings affected how illnesses and strange behaviors were interpreted.
Bridget Cleary's Tragic Story
- Bridget Cleary, an independent woman, was accused of being a changeling when she fell ill.
- Her husband and family subjected her to violence based on superstition, leading to her death.
Political Use of Cleary Case
- The murder of Bridget Cleary was used politically to argue Irish people couldn't self-govern.
- This case illustrates how colonizing powers manipulate local issues for political control.