Lilias's Bones
The story of the only witch in Scotland with a grave and the search for her stolen bones.
In this podcast, American journalist Breena Kerr goes to Scotland to understand what happened during the European Witch Hunts, why hundreds of thousands were murdered, and the legacy that still endures today.
Lilias's Bones
Episode 2: A Dream, a Witchcraft Accusation, and a Death
We begin this episode with a commentary on murder mystery podcasts and on the history of witch hunting. Then we dive into the story of Lilias Adie. In 1704, she allegedly appeared to a neighbor in a dream, and was accused of witchcraft soon after. She was detained and tortured and eventually died in church custody. Adie may have been accused because she was different from other people in her community — or it may have been the result of long-simmering tensions. Host Breena Kerr goes to her grave to learn more.
