Episode 157: Hanna Cranna, The Wicked Witch of Monroe County

High upon a hill lived an older woman whose power and influence terrified those around her. Anyone who dared cross her would find themselves burdened with bad fortune. Was she truly an all powerful witch, or were the townspeople merely reaping what they sowed? This weeks episode is Hannah Cranna, The Wicked Witch of Monroe County.

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Hannah Cranna For Halloween, The Newtown Bee: https://www.newtownbee.com/10192007/hannah-cranna-for-halloween/?q=\\\%22hannah%20cranna\\\%22

Hannah Cranna, the Connecticut Witch Who Didn’t Stand Trial, New England Historical Society: https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/hannah-cranna-connecticut-witch-didnt-stand-trial/

Home Circle: The Story of Hannah Cranna, The Newtown Bee, December 4, 1900 - Newspapers.com (Subscription Required)

Home Circle: The Story of Hannah Cranna, The Newtown Bee, December 14, 1900 - Newspapers.com (Subscription Required)

Haunted Connecticut (Part 1), CT Post: https://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Haunted-Connecticut-Part-1-10416855.php

Hannah Cranna, Damned Connecticut: https://www.damnedct.com/hannah-cranna/

 Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Connecticut History by Ray Bendici: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Ill-Dead-Connecticut-History/dp/0762772158