Elmer McCurdy Side Show Corpse | Yore Town Podcast Ep. 47
This episode tells the bizarre story of Elmer McCurdy, an American outlaw whose body went on a wild journey after his death. Born in 1880, McCurdy embarked on a criminal career marked by failed heists and explosive miscalculations. After his death in 1911, his body was embalmed and put on display, becoming a popular attraction in various exhibitions and carnivals. McCurdy's body even appeared in films and was eventually discovered by a prop man on the set of a TV show. The forensic investigation revealed his true identity, and he was finally laid to rest in 1977.TakeawaysElmer McCurdy's criminal career was marked by failed heists and explosive miscalculations.After his death, McCurdy's body went on a journey, being embalmed and put on display in various exhibitions and carnivals.His body even appeared in films and was discovered by a prop man on the set of a TV show.The forensic investigation revealed McCurdy's true identity, and he was finally laid to rest in 1977. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Show Notes
This episode tells the bizarre story of Elmer McCurdy, an American outlaw whose body went on a wild journey after his death. Born in 1880, McCurdy embarked on a criminal career marked by failed heists and explosive miscalculations. After his death in 1911, his body was embalmed and put on display, becoming a popular attraction in various exhibitions and carnivals. McCurdy's body even appeared in films and was eventually discovered by a prop man on the set of a TV show. The forensic investigation revealed his true identity, and he was finally laid to rest in 1977.
Takeaways
- Elmer McCurdy's criminal career was marked by failed heists and explosive miscalculations.
- After his death, McCurdy's body went on a journey, being embalmed and put on display in various exhibitions and carnivals.
- His body even appeared in films and was discovered by a prop man on the set of a TV show.
- The forensic investigation revealed McCurdy's true identity, and he was finally laid to rest in 1977.
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