The Salem Witch Trials: The People

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Tituba until she confessed.
Tituba was the first witch to confess in Salem, and most likely to avoid further punishment. In her confession she apologized to Betty, claiming she never wanted to hurt her, and professed her love for the child. She told a frightening tale of an active community of witches in Salem. She named Sarah Good and Sarah Osborne as witches. Due to her early confession, Tituba avoided going to trial. She also provided key evidence against accused witches.
Tituba later recanted her confession after sentiment towards the trials and the accusers began to change. This further enraged Parris, who then refused to pay the jailer’s fee to release her from prison. As a result, she spent thirteen months in jail until an unknown person paid the seven pounds for her release and bought her.

Sarah Good
Sarah Good was one of the first three women to be brought in at Salem on the charge of witchcraft, after having been identified as a witch by Tituba. Particularly damaging to her case was her accusation by her daughter. ...