The Truth About Lavinia Fisher: Charleston’s Most Misunderstood Legend

Lavinia Fisher is often called “America’s first female serial killer,” but the real story is far more complex—and far more tragic. Public execution, media myth, and modern tourism have distorted her legacy.

We made a short video explaining what really happened.

Watch the video below:

Lavinia Fisher is remembered as a serial killer—but the truth is darker, stranger, and largely forgotten. Watch the real story.

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