Rhode Island Vampire Lore
Was Rhode Island cursed by vampires?
4.6 (19)
38 mins
Explore the chilling tales of Rhode Island's vampire panic, where grief-stricken families turned to exhumations and heart-burning rituals to cure mysterious illnesses. Discover how folklore, fear, and the spread of disease merged to create legends like Mercy Brown and Nancy Young.
Ep 1:
What Evidence Supported Belief in Vampires in Rhode Island?
Ep 2:
How Did Nancy Young and Juliet Rose's Stories Prove Vampirism in Rhode Island?
Ep 3:
Why Was Rachel Burton Believed to Be a Vampire?
Ep 4:
Is Nellie Vaughn’s Grave Really Haunted by a Vampire?
Ep 5:
Did Opening Abigail's Grave Cursed Rhode Island's Folks?
Ep 6:
Was Mercy Brown Really a Vampire?
Ep 7:
Did Mercy Brown's Death End the Vampire Curse in Rhode Island?
Ep 8:
Was Nellie Louise Vaughn a Vampire Buried Alive?
Ep 9:
Did a Vampire Cause the Brown Family's Illnesses?
Discussions (11)
Emily
Level 10 · 10 mo agoStoker was touring the US with Henry Irving when the Mercy Brown story broke so the timing fits.
Jerome
Level 3 · 10 mo agoThat TV news anchor distorting the Nellie Vaughn story shows yellow journalism is still thriving.
Rick
Level 4 · 10 mo agoMercy’s spirit is real. 🕯️
