This week we take a hard right turn into the realm of Vampires! In 1890s Rhode Island, Mercy Brown’s death and her brother’s mysterious illness sparked a whole town’s belief in vampires. This week we uncover the truth behind this supernatural panic, dabble in some interesting medical history, and talk about this case’s lasting impact on popular culture.
If you’re enjoying our spooky themed episodes we’ve got one more coming next week. And if there are any more theme months you’d like to see us tackle, let us know because we’d love to hear your suggestions!
FURTHER READING:
Why The Mercy Brown Case Remains One Of History’s Craziest “Vampire” Incidents
The Great New England Vampire Panic
Mercy Brown Vampire Incident (Wiki)
Atlas Obscura – Mercy Lena Brown
The Vampire Case Of Sarah Tillinghast
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