Southern Gothic: The Mysterious Case of Lavinia Fisher
07/02/19 • 27 min
If you take a ghost tour in Charleston, you'll likely hear the legend of Lavinia Fisher, reported to be the first female serial killer in America. But despite what we're told on the tours, the real story behind this infamous woman may surprise you. In this episode, we'll uncover the facts and search history for the truth behind the lore.
Promo: Folklore on the Rocks
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"Love Song" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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- Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Nervous" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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- "Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Music by Katie Coughran.
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If you take a ghost tour in Charleston, you'll likely hear the legend of Lavinia Fisher, reported to be the first female serial killer in America. But despite what we're told on the tours, the real story behind this infamous woman may surprise you. In this episode, we'll uncover the facts and search history for the truth behind the lore.
Promo: Folklore on the Rocks
- Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Love Song" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Nervous" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- "Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Music by Katie Coughran.
📩 Substack Newsletter
📚 Vanessa’s Books
🖥️ Website
🎥 YouTube
👥 Facebook Group
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"Stay The Course" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Music from https://filmmusic.io
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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