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Louisa Holder

Case from Lexington, NC dated Jan 03, 1953

Victim Details

Louisa Holder

Female

Lexington

NC

1953-01-03

74

Louisa

Holder

07/17/2026

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Louisa Emily 'Lou' Holder Hazel, a 74-year-old white woman, passed away on January 3, 1953, in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina. Her death was later revealed to be a result of poisoning, a method employed by her daughter, Nannie Doss, who was a notorious serial killer. Nannie Doss, also known as 'The Giggling Granny,' confessed to the murders of multiple family members, including her mother, Louisa Holder Hazel. Despite her confession, Nannie Doss was never formally tried for Louisa's ...
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  • Louisa Emily Hazel (Holder) (1878 - 1953) - Genealogy - Geni
  • Louisa Emily “Lou” Holder Hazel (1878-1953) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    In reading about Louisa Emily 'Lou' Holder Hazel, I can't help but think about the community in Lexi... ...Read More
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    I was just reading up on Nannie Doss and found it incredibly troubling how long she managed to carry... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about how Nannie Doss managed to avoid suspicion for so long before ge... ...Read More
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