In the 16th century, a hysterical witch hunt swept through Cluj.

In February 1565, Kewmies Prisca, a respected midwife in Cluj, was accused of witchcraft by Dorottya, the wife of a city constable. Despite her reputation, she was tortured to confess and name other witches. Cluj experienced a significant number of witch trials in the 16th century, with 21 out of 77 known trials occurring there. Grúz Péter, a local tailor with a contentious history, played a key role in her trial, leading to her execution. Following her confession, other midwives, including Boczi Klára, were also accused and executed. The witch hunts intensified in the 1580s, with the city prosecutor, Igyártó György, targeting multiple women, resulting in numerous trials and executions. The trials were marked by sensational testimonies and brutal methods, including torture and public executions, leaving a lasting impact on the city's collective memory.