Bridget Bishop, also known as the witch with the scarlet bodice, was three times widowed throughout her lifetime. Bridget had been thought to have bewitched all three of her husbands – Goodman Wasslebee, Thomas Oliver, and Edward Bishop.
Bridget was often described as a “poor and friendless old women” and had been found to possess puppets and dolls with headless pins in them, which were known to be used in black magic at the time. She was also accused of making money disappear, making holes in the road appear, and making nighttime visits to men.
Bridget was charged with witchcraft in April of 1692. She was believed to be between 55 and 60 years old. Then, after a short trial, in June Bridget was hanged on the top of Gallows Hill, alone.
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