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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