05/09/2023
Explore the little-known role of Madame Delphine LaLaurie's fourth husband, Leonard Louis Nicolas LaLaurie, in the torture and abuse of slaves at the infamous LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans. While much has been written about Madame LaLaurie's heinous crimes, less is known about her husband's involvement. Through historical accounts we will delve into the extent of Dr. LaLaurie's complicity in his wife's crimes and examine the ways in which his medical expertise may have been used to facilitate the torture and abuse of the slaves. By shedding light on this forgotten villain, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of the horrific events that took place at the LaLaurie Mansion and the complex web of complicity that allowed them to occur.
Discover the little-known but horrific role of Madame LaLaurie's fourth husband in the torture and abuse of slaves at the infamous mansion