Willie Mae Elder

Death by Force

Willie Mae Elder, a 41-year-old African American woman, tragically passed away on January 29, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her death was later revealed to be part of a series of murders committed by Roberta Brown Elder, a serial killer often referred to as "Mrs. Bluebeard." Roberta Elder was known for poisoning her victims, many of whom were family members or individuals under her care, using arsenic. Willie Mae Elder, who was married to Reverend William Elder and had five children, became ill sud ...Read More

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