The White Witch of Rose Hall

By Crusader1307

A popular ''Tale'' from The Caribbean (Jamaica) – Annie Palmer, or The ''White Witch of Rose Hall'' – dates to the 1830s. Annie was born on The Island, daughter to an Irishman and English Mother. Her parents died of Yellow Fever, and Annie was adopted by a Haitian Woman – who just so happened to be a Voodoo Priestess. She taught Annie a ''great many things''. Later, when Annie grew up She married one John Palmer. But John turned sullen and cruel. It was said He treated Annie badly – beating Her and abusing Her often. One day, Annie had enough. She sued Her considerable knowledge in Voodoo to kill John. When two of His Slaves came to His aid – Annie killed them too. Now a wealthy woman (and with no proof that she did the deed), Annie's powers did not stop revenge. The Son of one of the murdered Slaves killed Annie later. Many people believed Annie's powers could transcend death, so She was entombed in a specialized Crypt designed to ''keep Her powers'' from escaping. As for Her former Home – Rose Hall, It has been owned and renovated by many since Annie's time. The Home is often reported to be VERY haunted, not only by Annie, but Her Husband and His Slaves. It is said most Owners cannot stay inside for very long.