The Burning of Bridget Cleary

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The harrowing true story of Bridget Cleary, a 26-year-old woman who vanished in rural Ireland in 1895, reveals a dark narrative of betrayal and violence. While locals attributed her disappearance to fairy folklore, the grim reality was that she had been brutally murdered by her husband and a group of men. This account explores the shocking events surrounding her death, which ignited an international scandal, and includes photographs that enhance the historical context of this tragic tale.