NCPI Workmark
Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Nell Cropsey Died--But How?

Record #:
35660
Abstract:
In 1901, Nell Cropsey was murdered. Although her boyfriend was charged with her murder due to circumstantial evidence, the true events were never known. This has caused Nell’s story to become a legend, and different speculations and variations arose from the mystery. Along with the stories came several folksongs about the incident.
Source: