The Night Hell Came to Asheville: The Outlaw Will Harris

In 1906, escaped convict Will Harris arrived in Asheville, North Carolina, and unleashed one of the most violent crime sprees in the city’s history. After killing several men, including police officers, Harris fled Asheville, sparking a massive manhunt involving hundreds of armed citizens.

This is the story of Will Harris, the outlaw who claimed he came straight from hell… and brought hell with him to Asheville.

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