Levi Boone Helm

Serial Killer

Levi Boone Helm: The Kentucky Cannibal

Introduction

Levi Boone Helm, infamously known as "The Kentucky Cannibal," was an American serial killer and mountain man. Born on January 28, 1828, in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Helm's life was marked by violence, cannibalism, and a string of murders across the western United States. He was executed by hanging on January 14, 1864, in Virginia City, Montana.

Early Life

Helm grew up in a turbulent environment and displayed violent tendencies from a young age. His early life was characterized by heavy drinking, domestic abuse, and reckless behavior. After bankrupting his family, Helm set out west in search of gold, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. ...

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Littlebury Shoot , Date of Death: 1850

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