The True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder

The Caldwell family was one of the most prominent in the small town of Beaufort, South Carolina. Patriarch John Caldwell was a wealthy plantation owner and former Confederate general. His wife, Mary, was a devout Christian and the matriarch of the family. They had three children: John Jr., Sarah, and Mary Alice.

Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder

by Jerry Bledsoe

4.4 out of 5

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The Caldwells were a close-knit family, but their lives were shattered in 1892 when John Jr. was found dead in his bed. He had been shot in the head.

The murder of John Jr. sent shockwaves through Beaufort. The Caldwells were one of the town's most respected families, and no one could understand why anyone would want to harm them.

The police conducted an investigation, but they were unable to find any suspects. The case went cold, and the Caldwells were left to grieve their loss.

But the Caldwells' troubles were far from over. In 1895, Sarah was found dead in her bed. She had also been shot in the head.

The murder of Sarah sent shockwaves through Beaufort once again. The Caldwells were now the victims of two unsolved murders, and the town was gripped by fear.

The police conducted another investigation, but they were still unable to find any suspects. The case went cold, and the Caldwells were left to grieve their loss.

But the Caldwells' troubles were still not over. In 1896, Mary Alice was found dead in her bed. She had also been shot in the head.

The murder of Mary Alice was the final straw for the Caldwells. They had now lost three children to unsolved murders, and they were determined to find the killer.

The Caldwells hired a private investigator to look into the murders. The investigator soon uncovered a dark secret about the Caldwell family.

It turned out that John Caldwell had a mistress named Belle Gunness. Belle was a Norwegian immigrant who had come to the United States in search of a better life. She was a beautiful woman, and John Caldwell was smitten with her.

Belle Gunness moved into the Caldwell home, and she quickly became a part of the family. She was kind to the children, and she seemed to care for John Caldwell deeply.

But Belle Gunness had a dark secret of her own. She was a serial killer.

Belle Gunness had killed at least 14 people before she came to live with the Caldwells. She would lure her victims to her home, and then she would kill them and steal their money.

Belle Gunness killed John Caldwell Jr., Sarah, and Mary Alice because she wanted their inheritance. She also killed John Caldwell Sr. because he had found out about her crimes.

Belle Gunness was eventually caught and hanged for her crimes. But the Caldwell family was never the same. They had lost four loved ones to a heartless killer, and their lives were forever changed.

The True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder is a gripping tale of a prominent Southern family whose dark secrets unravel in a shocking series of murders. It is a story of love, betrayal, and loss, and it is a reminder that even the most respectable families can have their own dark secrets.

If you are interested in learning more about the Caldwell family murders, I recommend reading the book, "Belle Gunness: The Lady Bluebeard" by Lillian de la Torre.

Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder

by Jerry Bledsoe

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8493 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	650 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE