Giles Corey was a successful farmer
from Salem village when he was suddenly accused of witchcraft during
the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The 80-year-old farmer was never convicted because he died a slow, agonizing death while being tortured
by Sheriff Corwin. During the torture, Giles shouted ”Damn you!
I curse you and Salem” at the sheriff before dying...Click here to read more: http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-curse-of-giles-corey/
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