Vanessa Richardson

The following day, even more people came to see her corpse. Everyone wanted to get a look at the witch for themselves. Eventually, Mary's body was removed from display and was dissected in the name of science. What happened next was less scientific. Strips of her skin were sold to some unsavory people who believed the flesh would ward off evil. The rest was used to bind books.

The following day, even more people came to see her corpse. Everyone wanted to get a look at the witch for themselves. Eventually, Mary's body was removed from display and was dissected in the name of science. What happened next was less scientific. Strips of her skin were sold to some unsavory people who believed the flesh would ward off evil. The rest was used to bind books.

Then, when there was nothing else left, her skeleton was donated to the Leeds Medical School, where it remained for almost 200 years. So was Mary Bateman a witch? Maybe not in the way you're thinking. Time and time again, she manipulated her marks with ease. She convinced them of her abilities using nothing more than her words and their own superstitions.

Then, when there was nothing else left, her skeleton was donated to the Leeds Medical School, where it remained for almost 200 years. So was Mary Bateman a witch? Maybe not in the way you're thinking. Time and time again, she manipulated her marks with ease. She convinced them of her abilities using nothing more than her words and their own superstitions.

And by the end of her story, the entire town of Leeds was put under her spell. They were hypnotized, unable to look away. She might not have cast enchantments, But she did have the power of persuasion. Thanks for tuning in to Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast. We'll be back Monday with another episode.

And by the end of her story, the entire town of Leeds was put under her spell. They were hypnotized, unable to look away. She might not have cast enchantments, But she did have the power of persuasion. Thanks for tuning in to Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast. We'll be back Monday with another episode.

For more information on Mary Bateman, amongst the many sources we used, we found the book The Yorkshire Witch, The Life and Trial of Mary Bateman by Summer Strevens, extremely helpful to our research. Stay safe out there.

For more information on Mary Bateman, amongst the many sources we used, we found the book The Yorkshire Witch, The Life and Trial of Mary Bateman by Summer Strevens, extremely helpful to our research. Stay safe out there.

This episode was written by Lauren DeLille, edited by Joel Callen, fact-checked by Bennett Logan, researched by Nikki Taylor and Chelsea Wood, sound designed by Alex Button, with production assistance by Ron Shapiro, Trent Williamson, Carly Madden, and Bruce Kachovich.

This episode was written by Lauren DeLille, edited by Joel Callen, fact-checked by Bennett Logan, researched by Nikki Taylor and Chelsea Wood, sound designed by Alex Button, with production assistance by Ron Shapiro, Trent Williamson, Carly Madden, and Bruce Kachovich.

Our head of programming is Julian Boirot, our head of production is Nick Johnson, and Spencer Howard is our post-production supervisor. I'm your host, Vanessa Richardson.

Our head of programming is Julian Boirot, our head of production is Nick Johnson, and Spencer Howard is our post-production supervisor. I'm your host, Vanessa Richardson.

Due to the nature of this case, listener discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions of murder. Consider this when deciding how and when you'll listen. In 16th century England, some people believed witchcraft was behind any bad fortune like plagues, poor harvests, or even death. It went so far that Parliament passed a law that made witchcraft a crime.

Due to the nature of this case, listener discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions of murder. Consider this when deciding how and when you'll listen. In 16th century England, some people believed witchcraft was behind any bad fortune like plagues, poor harvests, or even death. It went so far that Parliament passed a law that made witchcraft a crime.

Between 1560 and 1700, 513 people, usually poor women, were put on trial for witchcraft, 112 of which were put to death. The laws were repealed in 1736, but sorcery was still in the public consciousness nearly 60 years later when a woman named Mary Bateman became known as the Yorkshire Witch. The charms she crafted certainly convinced many of her magical power. But was Mary a sorceress?

Between 1560 and 1700, 513 people, usually poor women, were put on trial for witchcraft, 112 of which were put to death. The laws were repealed in 1736, but sorcery was still in the public consciousness nearly 60 years later when a woman named Mary Bateman became known as the Yorkshire Witch. The charms she crafted certainly convinced many of her magical power. But was Mary a sorceress?

Or just a scammer? I'm Vanessa Richardson, and this is Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast. You can find us here every Monday. Be sure to check us out on Instagram at Serial Killers Podcast. We'd love to hear from you. If you're listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts. This week, we're examining the story of Mary Bateman.

Or just a scammer? I'm Vanessa Richardson, and this is Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast. You can find us here every Monday. Be sure to check us out on Instagram at Serial Killers Podcast. We'd love to hear from you. If you're listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts. This week, we're examining the story of Mary Bateman.

Known as the Yorkshire Witch, Mary started out innocently enough, telling fortunes to wealthy women in her village. But soon, Mary learned how she could use her supposed powers to lie, steal, and even kill. Stay with us.

Known as the Yorkshire Witch, Mary started out innocently enough, telling fortunes to wealthy women in her village. But soon, Mary learned how she could use her supposed powers to lie, steal, and even kill. Stay with us.