Photo Essay: 5 Graves of Notorious Killers

Five Graves of Notorious Killers

Documenting the gravesites of some of the South’s most infamous killers. It’s part true crime history, part dark tourism. Locations span several states and range from well-marked historical sites to unmarked or hard-to-find plots. Read through for details on each one, and let me know if you’ve visited any of these yourself.

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