A fire broke out at 1140 Royal Street in New Orleans in 1834. When first responders and neighbors arrived, they made a shocking discovery. A dozen slaves that were found in the home had been sadistically tortured. Despite slavery being legal at the time, the brutal treatment of these slaves prompted an angry mob to demand the perpetrator be held accountable. In this episode, we will explore the life and savage crimes of Madame Delphine LaLaurie.