Robert Goodgroom

Former mole catcher and accused witch

Robert Goodgroom was a mole catcher who lived in medieval England. He is best known for his testimony in 1440, in which he accused several men of witchcraft, poisoning, and treason against King Henry VI. Goodgroom's testimony was seen as a turning point in the witch hunts of the time, and it has been the subject of much historical study and debate. Despite his role in the witch hunts, Goodgroom's story is also one of...