They Executed an Elephant in Tennessee | The Story of Murderous Mary

In 1916, a circus elephant killed a man during a parade in Kingsport, Tennessee. What happened next became one of the darkest and strangest stories in Tennessee history. A five-ton elephant named Mary was transported to Erwin, Tennessee, where thousands of people gathered to watch her execution using a railroad crane. But nearly 100 years later, the town tried to turn that tragedy into something unexpectedly positive. This is the true story of Murderous Mary. Locations: • St. Paul, Virginia • Kingsport, Tennessee • Erwin, Tennessee True Tennessee Stories is a series from State & Beale exploring the history, people, folklore, places, and unbelievable true events that shaped Tennessee. If you enjoy true stories, Southern history, Appalachian culture, weird Americana, and documentary storytelling, subscribe for more. #Tennessee #TrueCrime #History #Appalachia #MurderousMary #SouthernHistory #TrueStory