In the burning summer of 1872, eleven prominent white men in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, were … The Black Widow: She Seduced 11 Ku Klux Klan Leaders and Slit Their Throats in Their Beds (1872)Read more
Month: May 2026
The Profane Affair of the Governor’s Wife and the Slave – The Ruin of the Beaumonts, Louisiana, 1847.
In the suffocating summer of 1847, Elellanena Bowmont lived as the perfect governor’s wife — admired, … The Profane Affair of the Governor’s Wife and the Slave – The Ruin of the Beaumonts, Louisiana, 1847.Read more
“You Should Be Afraid.” The Obese Bride Was Thrown Away—Until A Broken Rancher Chose Her Over Everyone Else
“You Should Be Afraid.” The Obese Bride Was Thrown Away—Until A Broken Rancher Chose Her Over … “You Should Be Afraid.” The Obese Bride Was Thrown Away—Until A Broken Rancher Chose Her Over Everyone ElseRead more
Nat Turner: The Most Feared Slave in Virginia Who Murdered 55 in 48 Hours and Terrified the South
In August 1831, Southampton County, Virginia, became the site of one of the most shocking events … Nat Turner: The Most Feared Slave in Virginia Who Murdered 55 in 48 Hours and Terrified the SouthRead more
“You Think She Belongs Here?” The Humiliated Ranch Cook Who Brought An Entire Wyoming Town To Its Knees
“You Think She Belongs Here?” The Humiliated Ranch Cook Who Brought An Entire Wyoming Town To … “You Think She Belongs Here?” The Humiliated Ranch Cook Who Brought An Entire Wyoming Town To Its KneesRead more
The Deadliest Slave in Texas: He Eliminated Every Man Who Bought Him.
In the spring of 1850, a man named Samuel Conincaid was sold at auction in Marshall, … The Deadliest Slave in Texas: He Eliminated Every Man Who Bought Him.Read more
The House Slave Who Poisoned Eight Family Members at Thanksgiving Dinner(1857, Colleton County)
On November 24th, 1857, the Rutled family gathered at Sweetwater Hall for their annual Thanksgiving feast … The House Slave Who Poisoned Eight Family Members at Thanksgiving Dinner(1857, Colleton County)Read more
“She’s All I’ve Got Left” — The Eight-Year-Old Boy Raised A Broken Gun As The Dust Storm Closed In
“She’s All I’ve Got Left” — The Eight-Year-Old Boy Raised A Broken Gun As The Dust … “She’s All I’ve Got Left” — The Eight-Year-Old Boy Raised A Broken Gun As The Dust Storm Closed InRead more
The Most Dangerous Slave in South Carolina: His Pain Created a Monster
In the spring of 1819, a man named Samuel arrived at Fair Haven Plantation in Georgetown, … The Most Dangerous Slave in South Carolina: His Pain Created a MonsterRead more
“Mama Stopped Breathing Seven Times Tonight,” The Barefoot Girl Whispered Before The Cowboy Uncovered A Deadly Secret
“Mama Stopped Breathing Seven Times Tonight,” The Barefoot Girl Whispered Before The Cowboy Uncovered A Deadly … “Mama Stopped Breathing Seven Times Tonight,” The Barefoot Girl Whispered Before The Cowboy Uncovered A Deadly SecretRead more