Jan 1
8 min read
The cruel rich woman who tortured and killed her slaves.
The historical case of Delphine LaLaurie.
Delphine LaLaurie, born Marie Macarty, was a New Orleans socialite who became famous for her horrific mistreatment of slaves. Delphine continued to be very popular in her community until April 10th, 1834, when a fire at her mansion lead to a shocking discovery.
