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Dead Italian Wives
Two tragic murders tied to the Colucci family—Michael accused of strangling his wife, and Ivo suspected of killing his—spark suspicions of deeper family connections or crime.
Colonial Calvinist Family Sex Cult: The Dutartre Haunting
The Dutartre family cult, formed in early 1700s Charleston, followed radical Moravian missionaries and engaged in disturbing practices. Living in a secluded commune, they defied colonial laws and treated the women, including adolescent daughters, as carnal slaves. Their violent resistance against authorities led to a deadly showdown, culminating in several hangings. Today, the site where the cult lived is said to be haunted, with shadowy figures and eerie occurrences reported, making it one of Charleston’s spookiest and most haunted historical sites.
The Last Hanging at the Old City Jail
The Old City Jail in Charleston, South Carolina, built in 1802, is a historic site known for its harsh conditions and numerous executions, with the last occurring on July 11, 1944, when Albert E. Mungin was hanged for murder. Mungin’s execution marked the end of the jail's role in capital punishment, reflecting racial tensions and legal inequities of the era. The jail closed in 1939 and was later renovated into an event venue, but it remains famous for its morbid reputation.
The Blood Book
The tragic story of Confederate Poet Henry Timrod, who coughed his final, bloody breath as a signature to his dismal death poem.