A brief look into the end of witch executions in the state. [September 11, 2010] Katherine Harrison was tried as a witch in 1669, but was able to avoid being burned or …
Weird News
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Since the inn has long been rumored to be haunted, is this art imitating life? [April 27, 2010] The Yankee Pedlar Inn will be the location this week for the filming of …
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Can’t see how this guy isn’t the butt of a few jokes now. [March 24, 2012] A Southington man stealing scrap metal from a local business was apprehended when he unknowingly dialed …
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Sad that these bins needed to be designed to catch thieves. [August 14, 2012] A New York City man had to call Darien police to rescue him after he got trapped inside …
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Leave the gun, take the cannolis. [May 26, 2012] A thief holding up a Subway in Bridgeport took the cash and several cookies from the store … Source: Connecticut Post
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And now they know the way to jail, too! [January 5, 2009] A pair of scrap-metal thieves were caught when they stopped to ask a Branford police officer for directions to I-95 …
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Normally, this type of vandalism wouldn’t rate here, but it involves paranormal investigators checking out Naugatuck’s Gunntown Cemetery. [September 8, 2009] A team of paranormal investigators had the windows of their vehicle …
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Third time’s a charm? [July 16, 2012] Less than a week after a severed cat head was found in Seymour, one was discovered on the artificial putting green of a Steiner Street …
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The work of the used tire fairy? [May 5, 2011] Norwich city officials discovered that a mountain of between 2,000 and 5,000 used tires were anonymously dumped on a city-owned lot overnight …
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A tragic coincidence. [June 27, 2010] Three people drowned in three separate incidents across Connecticut on Saturday, with the deaths occurring in Willington, Bulls Bridge and New Milford … Source: NBC 30
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Good luck not opening that—patience is not exactly an American virtue. [July 4, 2014] An 8-foot chunk of concrete with a dated message apparently etched into it that was unearthed at Enfield …
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The latest in the Old Leather Man debate. [February 13, 2011] The debate continues on whether the remains of the Old Leather Man should be exhumed or not … Source: New Haven …