The Story Behind This Evil Spot In South Carolina Is Bone-Chilling
Robin Jarvis
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Most people don’t realize the story of America’s first “Bonnie and Clyde” originates right here in this creepy story from South Carolina, with legendary murders committed by a husband and wife team in the early 1800s.
The Palmetto State has some history that includes some downright evil wrongdoing. Acts of murder and mayhem that were carried about in such a way that both they and the people committing them are now infamous. This evil-doing team is certainly at or near the top of the list. In this article we take a look at both the couple and the spot where they committed the murders.
Most South Carolinians have at least heard of Lavinia and John Fisher - but most don't know the hideous details - or the location - of their (alleged) crimes.
Lavinia and John ran the Six Mile House, a wayward travelers inn located six miles outside of Charleston.
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Were you a little curious about the location of the Six Mile House where Lavinia Fisher lived and became known as the first female serial killer in the country?
For another place in South Carolina where an act of evil occurred, read this article about John D. Long Lake.
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