The Lawson Murders

Oddities

Arthur was the only survivor. He later died in a car accident in his early 30s. He had four children.

Madison Dry Goods

A museum dedicated to the murders is located inside Madison Dry Goods. At one time it was a funeral home that the bodies were taken to.

This photo from Digital Forsyth shows the store that Arthur was at while his family was being murdered.
The Stokes County Art’s Council produced a play about the murders.
This brick is from the store in Germanton that Arthur Lawson visited while the murders were taking place.
Marie’s boyfriend received a Christmas card from her the day after she was killed.
A bloody handprint was found inside this doorway leading to the second story.
Charlie had bought some popcorn for the kids, but instead of giving it to them, he poured it on the ground.
The grave was 21 feet long and the images on the tombstone were copyrighted.
The cabin’s mantle before demolition.
Mary Lou’s crib and the hearth where Marie was killed. The clock on the mantle stopped at 1:25 p.m.