Articles for tag: 19th century tuberculosis, Exeter Rhode Island folklore, Mercy Brown vampire incident, New England vampire panic, true vampire story

A True New England Vampire Story

In the quiet town of Exeter, Rhode Island, a family’s tragic tale sparked whispers of the undead—and became America’s most chilling true vampire story. Editor’s note: This article discusses the Mercy Brown vampire incident in historical detail, including practices related to exhumation and folklore surrounding death. Some readers may find these descriptions unsettling. We encourage ...