The Morbid Legacy of Elmer McCurdy

This chapter explores the eerie afterlife of outlaw Elmer McCurdy, whose preserved body became a bizarre sideshow attraction after his death. Initially displayed by an undertaker as the 'embalmed bandit,' his remains were later exploited by con men for profit in carnivals and haunted house attractions. The narrative examines the darkly comedic aspects of McCurdy's posthumous fate, reflecting on the absurdity of his legacy in the realm of popular entertainment.