Buried but Not Dead: The Vampire Graves of New England and make

Buried but Not Dead: The Vampire Graves of New England and make

Published: September 18, 2026

Duration: 14:40

Long before Dracula introduced the world to its most famous vampire, terrified families across rural New England were opening the graves of their deceased relatives.

In this chilling episode of Truth Be Told Paranormal, host Tony Sweet investigates America’s forgotten vampire panic—a dark chapter of history fueled by tuberculosis, superstition, grief, and desperation.

Discover the disturbing story of Mercy Lena Brown, the 19-year-old Rhode Island woman whose body was exhumed in 1892 after neighbors claimed she was feeding upon her dying brother. We also examine the mysterious J.B. burial, public heart-burning rituals, and the terr...