The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a period of intense colonial panic sparked by the unexplained seizures of young girls and the fearful sermons of a local minister. Over 200 individuals faced accusations of capital witchcraft, ultimately resulting in 25 deaths through hanging, harsh prison conditions, or fatal crushing. Vulnerable populations, including midwives, beggars, independent women, and anyone targeted by local grudges or jealousy, faced the highest risk of suspicion. While popular myths often picture victims burning at the stake, the hysteria formally concluded only after the governor banned spectral evidence and dissolved the special court.

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