State of the Unknown
State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast that explores America’s strangest stories—haunted highways, cryptid encounters, and folklore that refuses to fade. Every other week, we journey to a different U.S. state to uncover the truth behind its most enduring legends.
State of the Unknown
ep6. Connecticut - The Hartford Witch Panic: America’s Forgotten Trials
Before Salem, there was Hartford.
In 1662, a series of mysterious illnesses and unexplained deaths sparked fear in colonial Connecticut—and led to one of the first recorded witch trials in American history. In this episode, we uncover the eerie details of the Hartford Witch Panic: the accusations, the executions, and the lingering legacy of a town gripped by superstition.
With immersive storytelling and historical depth, this is a haunting look at the forgotten prelude to America’s most infamous witch hunt.
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State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast mapping the haunted highways, hidden legends, and supernatural stories tucked into the corners of America’s 50 states.
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