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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.
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Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
  • W. S. Washington , Date of Death: July 11, 1904
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    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
  • Killer's Details

    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