Reverend George Burroughs
In Salem, men were often put on trial and executed on charges of witchcraft. Rev. Burroughs was arrested as a heretic and due to his role as a religious leader, it was believed that he was recruited by the devil so he could use his influence to convince his parishioners to become witches. This terrified the people of Salem and he was hanged after seven people claimed they were victims of his demonic practices.