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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
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The Death of the Harpe Brothers: Murder and Retribution in Colonial America

Micajah and Wiley Harpe terrorized the frontier from 1797–1799, murdering dozens in random, brutal attacks across multiple states.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Harpe Brothers: America's First Serial Killers

The Harpe brothers were America's earliest documented serial killers, murdering at least 39 people across 1797–1799 for pleasure rather than profit or revenge.
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