Buried near a creek on the west side of the wide Erwin railyard is a circus elephant. Many have tried to find her. Many are the myths about her. An Asian elephant of 20-some years, Mary performed for ...
“Murderous Mary” was executed in the town of Erwin, Tennessee, more than a century ago, and her saddening story still resonates today with conservationists worldwide. Few stories are as perplexing and ...