Inside Alabama’s Most Gruesome Crimes

Throughout the years, Alabama has had some pretty wild crimes in the state.

Of course, no one expects a place to be completely crime-free, but when you hear about certain crimes that are gruesome and downright shocking, it reminds you that people do crazy things.

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Alabama's Murder Rate

Do you know the murder rate in the state of Alabama?

According to World Population Review, the state of Alabama had the 4th highest murder rate per 100k. The site lists Alabama's rate at 10.3 per 100k—only the District of Columbia, Louisiana, and New Mexico rank ahead of the Yellow Hammer state.

Alabama's Most Gruesome Murders In History

Amy Bishop- Huntsville

Back in 2010, Amy Bishop murdered three people at a college campus in Huntsville. Bishop was a Biology professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The murders took place during a faculty meeting after Bishop was denied tenure.

Alabama Twins Murder Case- Huntsville

Betty Wilson and Peggy Lowe are twins who were arrested for the murder of an eye surgeon, Dr. Jack Wilson. These twins are described as “middle-aged Belles from a Tennessee Williams drama” by Alabama Bio Clean. The case involves a hitman, a rocky marriage, and $6.3 million. Peggy Lowe was found not guilty in the case, but Betty Wilson was sentenced to life in prison.

Wow!

Have you ever heard of these gruesome murder cases in Alabama?

If you've been in Alabama for a while, what is the most bone-chilling case you've read or heard about since being here? Let me know at DreDay@Townsquaremedia.com.