# EPISODE 147: Witchfinder General~ Feat. Ruby Tombsday

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Published: 2026-05-22T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

During the English Civil War it was estimated that 500 people were executed as witches. Rumor has it 300 of those were done by Matthew Hopkins proclaimed by the crown to be the WITCHFINDER GENERAL and today we are going to spotlight the 1968 Vincent Price classic. Follow Ruby Tombsday at the following https://www.youtube.com/@rubytombsday Instagram: @rubytombsday patreon.com/RubyTombsday BlueSky: @rubytombsday.bsky.social

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