History Uncovered

Episode 130 - Paul Kevin Curtis: The Elvis Impersonator Framed For Trying To Kill Obama

History Uncovered

Show Notes

Paul Kevin Curtis of Tupelo, Mississippi, was known for his eccentric personality and bizarre conspiracy theories, then he made national headlines in April 2013 when he was arrested for allegedly mailing deadly ricin to President Barack Obama — but he was framed by a rival named Everett Dutschke.

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