Old Fashioned Murder and Mayhem
Discover the true stories behind the events that shocked and scandalized our ancestors. By mixing the resources and methods used in genealogy research with true crime accounts, Mindy Hudson pieces together interesting stories about the lives of ordinary people who were caught up in extraordinary circumstances.
Old Fashioned Murder and Mayhem
Fire, Blood, & Water: The Frank McDowell Story (1923-24)
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Mindy Hudson
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Season 1
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Episode 3
The date of February 19th was a curse for the McDowell family of Georgia. Was it mental illness or pure evil that struck on that fateful winter day? Decide for yourself as we explore the chilling story of Frank McDowell, the Holy Ghost Killer.
Resources used include:
Ancestry.com
Newspapers.com
Findagrave.com
Be sure to visit our sister site Murder and Mayhem in Jefferson County, Missouri for more tales of historical local true crime.
