Record #:

35168

Author(s):

Patterson, Daniel W.

Abstract:

The Fool Killer started off as a local newspaper editor who collected current stories about particularly foolish deeds done by someone. He became well known; an example is given of one of his famous letters.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Dec 1960, p22-25

Subject(s):

Fool Killer (Folk Hero)