Scottish town wants its witch bones back

The World

A Scottish town wants to create a memorial for a woman who died in prison after being convicted of witchcraft in the 1700s. But first, they want to find her remains, which have been scattered all over the globe. Host Marco Werman speaks to Fife Councillor Kate Stewart. 

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