
Who Was the Witchfinder General?
From After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Published 1/26/2026

From After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Published 1/26/2026
Mathew Hopkins, also known as the ‘Witchfinder General,’ was responsible for a campaign of terror across 17th-century England. In just a few short feverish years, his witch hunts swept through East Anglia, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people… Edited by Tim Arstall, Produced by Tom…