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Born during the Spanish Colonial period. LaLaurie married three times in Louisiana and was twice widowed.

Shhe maintained her position in New Orleans society until the 10th April 1834, when rescuers responded to a fire at her Royal Street Mansion.

They discovered bound slaves in her attic, who showed evidence of cruel violent abuse over a long period.

LaLauries house was subsequently by an outraged mob of New Orleans citizens.