None of the Salem Massachusetts “witches” were burned at the stake but one was pressed by heavy stones.

Bridget Bishop holds the unfortunate distinction of being the first “witch” executed in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. In all, nearly 150 “witches” were arrested but only 31 were tried. All 31 were found guilty and executed – 19 were hanged, 2 died in jail, and one (a man) was slowly...
None of the Salem Massachusetts “witches” were burned at the stake but one was pressed by heavy stones.