Kentucky is the source of plenty of haunted tales and ghost stories, all of which are sure to send chills down your spine. But this story of a real life serial killer who terrorized patients while lying in their hospital beds in London, Kentucky is even more frightening, because it’s true. Donald Harvey, who called himself the “Angel of Death,” was evil beyond words and the tale of how he impacted this small Kentucky town is baffling.

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Thankfully, time has passed and while many still mourn the loss caused by this terrifying serial killer, the town of London has moved on and is known for so much more. Have you heard the story of Donald Harvey? What other real life scary stories from Kentucky do you find terrifying? Feel free to share with us in the comments.

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