Petrie Kimbrough: A Notorious Serial Killer
Introduction
Petrie Kimbrough, also known by his alias Will Lockett, was an American serial killer active between 1912 and 1920. His crimes spanned multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. Kimbrough was executed on March 11, 1920, for his heinous acts, which included the murder of four individuals.
Crimes and Victims
Kimbrough's crimes were brutal and targeted women and a young girl. Below are the known details of his victims:
- 1912 or 1913: A white woman, Mrs. George Rogers, was raped and strangled near train tracks in Carmi, Illinois.
- 1917: Eliza Moorman, a 25-year-old Black woman, was choked, raped, and beaten at Governor and Canal Streets in Evansville, Indiana.
- 1919: Sallie Anderson Kraft, a 55-year-old woman of "uncertain color," was raped and strangled near Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky.
- February 4, 1920: Geneva Hardman, a 10-year-old white schoolgirl, was killed by having her head crushed with a stone in Lexington, Kentucky.
Execution and Legacy
Kimbrough was apprehended and confessed to his crimes before his execution. His case is notable for the violent riots it incited, as mobs attempted to lynch him. The authorities used military force to prevent the lynching, marking a significant moment in the history of law enforcement in the southern United States.
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