Big Mary, also nicknamed the Murderous Elephant, was a circus elephant that was executed by hanging.
The circus had arrived in the small town of Erwin for a promotional event held along the town’s main street.
In September 1916, during a parade at the railroad yard, 38-year-old Walter Eldridge—who had little to no experience handling elephants—was riding Big Mary as part of the show….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>