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See any errors? Let us know!William McGriff: A Notorious Serial Killer
Overview
William McGriff, a self-confessed serial killer, was active in the early 1900s. His crimes spanned multiple states in the United States, including Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida. McGriff was executed by hanging on August 19, 1915, in Moultrie, Georgia, after being convicted of three murders. He later confessed to killing a total of 10 people.Confirmed Victims
- W. S. Washington: Killed on July 11, 1911, in Georgia. McGriff shot him multiple times after a work-related dispute.
- Dan Showers: Fatally shot in the abdomen on July 11, 1911, in Georgia.
- Sylvester Phinney: Shot and killed instantly on July 11, 1911, in Georgia.
Suspected Victims
- Three unnamed men in the 1900s-1910s.
- Two unnamed men in the 1900s-1910s.
- One unnamed man in the 1900s-1910s.
- An unnamed police officer between 1910-1911.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
W. S. Washington , Date of Death: July 11, 1904 ...View 2 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Three unnamed men , Date of Death: 1900s-1910s Two unnamed men , Date of Death: 1900s-1910s Unnamed man , Date of Death: 1900s-1910s Unnamed police officer , Date of Death: 1910-1911
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William
Mcgriff
Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
August 19, 1915 Moultrie, Georgia, United States
Executed by hanging
Male
Black
Capital murder
Death
3-10
1900s - 1911
Georgia, Alabama (confessed), Mississippi (confessed), Louisiana (confessed), Florida (confessed)
April 12, 1915
07/03/2025










