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4 Rebecca Cornell

A man was put to death for the murder of his mother based on the testimony of...a ghost?

10/19/2022

Ghost & Vampire Legends of Rhode Island

4 Rebecca Cornell

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A man was put to death for the murder of his mother based on the testimony of...a ghost?

In this segment of New England Emmy-nominated Ghost & Vampire Legends of Rhode Island, discover the legend of Rebecca Cornell.

10/19/2022

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