Death In The Shade

Three true tales from the Gothic South with a single thread running through: ancient trees that have witnessed the worst, most grievous evil mankind has to offer.
The Lost Soldier of Greensboro Cemetery

The city cemetery in Greensboro is like many others in the south. With nearly 3,000 residents slumbering in eternal rest within its confines, it has become a melting pot of the famous and unknown. US Senator Thomas Willis Cobb (of Cobb County fame), fellow Senator William Crosby Dawson, and Georgia Governor Peter Early lay alongside those of lesser means and fortunes.
Photo Essay: 5 Murder Sprees in Richmond, Virginia

In the 1970s and 80s, Richmond, Virginia, earned the unenviable nickname of “America’s Murder Capital.” Much of that efforts falls to just a few busy killers who worked overtime to keep the city’s residents up all night. Here are five murder sprees, one going back 100 years, that put Richmond’s body count on the map.
Photo Essay: Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia

Perched above the James River in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood, historic Hollywood Cemetery is one of the nation’s most remarkable burial grounds. Founded in 1847 and designed by landscape architect John Notman, this 135-acre rural cemetery is known for its rolling hills, winding paths, and river views.
The Murder Of Blair Adams

A true tale from the Gothic South that asks more questions than it answers: what would drive a man to flee his life only for it to end two days later?

