During 1692, a tragedy struck in a small village called Salem Village, Massachusetts. A frenzy of witch beliefs swept through the small village, making death and tragedy almost a normal, everyday thing. Not only was it big in Salem Village, but word spread to many surrounding towns and villages. Many were accused, many accused and very few were lucky enough not to be disturbed by this crazy belief. It all happened in a year. It all started when two girls looked sick, but made embarrassing sounds and amazing body movements. A doctor came to talk about witchcraft, which involved five other girls who claimed to have been touched by the devil and were being practiced. The seven girls accused many people of witchcraft, but the first were Tituba, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osborn (The Witchcraft Trials: A Commentary). Tituba admitted that she was indeed a witch and confessed to everyone that she, along with four others, were devil worshipers. Salem had no official location for trials. Thus the “Court of Oyer and Terminer” was created. The residents of Salem used the courthouse for all defendant hearings so that things went more smoothly than in a regular courthouse. All trials took place in the village of Salem. The "Court of Oyer and Terminer" had many specific ways of determining whether someone was a witch or not. One of the most common ways was that of witches' signs. Which were unusual or unusual marks on someone's skin (moles, scars, blemishes). Another common test was the witch's cake, where a cake was made using specific ingredients including the urine of supposed victims (Tottalyhistory.com). Bridget Bishop, a lady in her sixties, was charged. A field worker said he saw her steal eggs and transform into a cat before his eyes. Bishop was found guilty and hanged on June 10. The accusation was for unnecessary reasons, from family issues, to property issues, to land issues. People would get angry at someone and accuse them of witchcraft as punishment. Also, if you stood out, didn't go to church, or weren't liked or well known, you were a good victim for cases.