Carl Pruitt's Cursed Headstone

Carl Pruitt's Cursed Headstone

From Southern Gothic by Southern Gothic Media

July 9, 2026 · 38 min

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This episode explores the legend of Carl Pruitt's cursed grave and its origins.

In the summer of 1938, a Kentucky man named Carl Pruitt purportedly murdered his wife in a jealous rage before taking his own life. According to legend, he was buried in a lonely cemetery far from the woman he killed, but not long after, visitors soon began noticing something deeply unsettling about his grave leading to whispers of a lethal curse. Over the decades, the legend of Carl Pruitt's cursed grave has become incredibly popular online, inspiring countless podcasts, and YouTube videos. But where did the story actually come from? Was there ever a murderous man named Carl Pruitt, or has one of the internet's most enduring ghost stories fooled us all? This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsors: If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://square.com/go/gothic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Elevate your summer bedding with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/sogo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free…

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