When Evil Lived in Laurel - by Curtis Wilkie (Hardcover)

When Evil Lived in Laurel is a gripping true crime story that delves into the heinous murder of Vernon Dahmer, a civil rights activist in south Mississippi.

This book provides an inside look at how a courageous FBI informant helped bring down the KKK organization responsible for the brutal killing.

Through detailed journal entries, veteran journalist Curtis Wilkie re-creates the events leading up to Dahmer's murder and its execution, culminating in the conviction of many responsible parties.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the dark history of institutional racism and the bravery of those who fought against it.