In this episode, we discuss The Lawson Family Murders of 1929. On Christmas Day in rural North Carolina, Charles Davis Lawson shocked the community when he murdered his wife and six of his seven children before taking his own life. Nearly a century later, the case remains shrouded in mystery, unanswered questions, and chilling speculation about what really pushed Charles over the edge. We explore the family’s life before the tragedy, the events leading up to that cold December morning, the crime scene details, the theories that emerged afterward, and the enduring impact the case has had on true crime enthusiasts and folklorists alike.

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