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Reverend William Elder, a 46-year-old African American Baptist preacher from Atlanta, Georgia, met a tragic and untimely death on August 21, 1952. His passing was initially perplexing to medical professionals, as his symptoms resembled those of pneumonia. However, further investigation revealed that Elder had been poisoned with arsenic, leading authorities to suspect foul play. His death was not an isolated incident; it was part of a disturbing pattern of fatalities within his family, all linked ...Read More
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William Elder
Male
Black / African American
Atlanta
GA
1952-08-21
47
Reverend
William Elder
11/22/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following this case closely and can't help but think about the impact on Reverend Elder’... ...Read More
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Has anyone delved into the family and community dynamics surrounding Reverend William Elder prior to... ...Read More
04/13/2024
04/13/2024
Has anyone else been looking into Roberta Elder's insurance affiliations? It's baffling (and terrify... ...Read More
03/25/2023
03/25/2023
