“THE LITIGATING WITCH AND POLTERGEIST CASE” and More Bizarre True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
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Why did a witch end up in court as the plaintiff?
A witch in Normandy, France, sued a priest for defamation after he accused her of sorcery and causing poltergeist activity in his parsonage. The court ultimately ruled that the witch's suit was frivolous, and she was ordered to pay court costs.
What was the poltergeist activity described in the witch's case?
The poltergeist activity included rapping sounds, objects flying around, and a spectral figure resembling a shepherd. The poltergeist even responded to musical requests, beating time to tunes like 'Maître Corbeau' and 'Au Claire de la Lune'.
What happened in the Louisville brothel poisoning case?
Two women, Emma Austin and Eugenia Sherrill, died after eating breakfast at a Louisville brothel. They were poisoned, likely with arsenic, and the case became a media sensation due to the scandalous nature of the victims' lives.
Who were the main suspects in the brothel poisoning?
Suspects included Emma Austin's daughter, Nellie Cook, and a local produce merchant, Vince Spanninger, who had a history of infidelity. Josephine Cole, another of Spanninger's mistresses, also became a suspect after admitting to writing anonymous letters about his affairs.
What is the Sherri Papini mystery?
Sherri Papini disappeared while jogging in 2016 and reappeared 22 days later, claiming she was kidnapped by two Hispanic women. However, her story was met with skepticism due to inconsistencies and the lack of evidence supporting her claims.
What evidence raised doubts about Sherri Papini's kidnapping story?
Sherri's story was questioned due to inconsistencies, the presence of male DNA on her body (not her husband's), and the lack of female DNA as she claimed. Additionally, a man later claimed she was with him during the alleged kidnapping, further complicating the case.
What were the mysterious drones seen in the Midwest?
From December 2019 to January 2020, residents in Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas reported sightings of large, fast-moving drones flying in grid formations. The FBI, US Air Force, and local police investigated but found no conclusive answers about who was behind the drones.
Why was it difficult to identify the drone operators?
The drones were likely operating with radio silence, meaning they didn't transmit signals, making it hard to trace their origin. Additionally, some sightings may have been mistaken for other objects, contributing to the confusion.
- Defamation trial in 1851 France involving accusations of sorcery and poltergeist activity
- Accused witch was the plaintiff, priest was the defendant
- Poltergeist played musical requests upon demand
- Court found the suit frivolous
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