The infamous trial that took place in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 was the Salem witch trials. These trials led to the execution of 20 people, mostly women, who were accused of witchcraft in a time of mass hysteria. The events were fueled by societal tensions and religious fervor in the Puritan community. Many of the accused were marginalized individuals, and the trials reflected a broader pattern of scapegoating and fear within a community grappling with internal conflicts. The trials ended, and the public grew increasingly skeptical of the judicial processes, eventually leading to the annulment of many convictions.