Dive into the chilling true story explored in the latest episode of What’s Shakin With Shaner. Host Shakin Shaner and sidekick Psycho Bob the Cat unravel the infamous murder of Bridget Cleary—a case that blends Irish folklore, superstition, and tragedy.

 

Set in rural Ireland in 1895, the episode recounts how Michael Cleary, convinced his wife Bridget was a fairy changeling, subjected her to a brutal ordeal that ended in her death. The narrative delves into the cultural backdrop: a country still reeling from famine, divided by politics, and steeped in beliefs about fairies and witchcraft. Bridget, an ambitious and independent woman, became the target of suspicion and ultimately, violence.