Bridget Bishop: First to Hang
Jun 21, 2025•37 min
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Episode description
Bridget Bishop was the first to hang during the Salem witch trials. This episode tells the story of her trial, execution, and legacy—walking from courtroom to gallows, from stone memorial to dark streets. She wasn’t a witch. But her death opened the door to a season of terror.
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