The Thing About Witch Hunts

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

The Thing About Witch Hunts is the podcast of historical witch trials and modern-day violent witchcraft persecution. From the Salem Witch Trials to the ramifications of today's harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, The Thing About Witch Hunts covers it all. Tune in today to find out why The Thing About Witch Hunts is an essential podcast for everyone interested in this intriguing subject. #history #witchcraft #SalemWitchTrials #witchhunt

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The Thing About Witch Hunts

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

Episodes (247)

Wed Feb 11th The Deadly Exorcism of Arely Procter: Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Happens Right Here in the U.S.
Wed Feb 4th Witsh, a Welsh Witch Trial Story, with Mari Ellis Dunning
Jan 28th Connecticut's Final Witchcraft Execution: Mary Barnes and the Greensmiths

The Thing About Witch Hunts

The Deadly Exorcism of Arely Procter: Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Happens Right Here in the U.S.

Feb 11, 2026
49 minutes
45 MB

What happens when spiritual beliefs are used to justify harm against children in the United States? In this episode, Josh Hutchinson, Sarah Jack, and guest host Mary Bingham explore Spiritual and Ritual Abuse, known as SARA, and why it remains a largely unrecognized crisis in American communities. The team examines how belief-driven violence crosses every demographic and faith background, discusses the landmark case of 3-year-old Arely Procter, and raises critical questions about accountability when religious freedom is invoked as a legal defense. What Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA) is and how...

The Thing About Witch Hunts

The Deadly Exorcism of Arely Procter: Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Happens Right Here in the U.S.

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

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